Staff Software Engineer, Payments Compliance Experience

Airbnb's Payments organization is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Compliance Experience team, focusing on building best-in-class product experiences for hosts. This role is central to Airbnb's global marketplace operations, which handles billions of dollars across 191 countries and 75 currencies.

The position requires a seasoned engineer with 9+ years of experience to lead the development of critical compliance controls, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Strong Customer Authentication, and financial crime detection systems. You'll be responsible for creating intuitive user experiences while ensuring robust compliance with regulatory requirements.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll contribute to the broader technical vision of the organization, working with a modern tech stack including React and various backend technologies. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Policy, and Operations to deliver impactful features.

The position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $255,000), equity, and benefits including Employee Travel Credits. This is a remote-eligible position within the US, though some occasional office visits may be required. You'll be joining a company that has grown from hosting three guests in 2007 to facilitating over 2 billion guest arrivals globally.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for building scalable, user-friendly solutions. You'll have the opportunity to mentor other engineers and drive systemic improvements in engineering processes. This role offers the unique challenge of making complex compliance processes feel simple and delightful for users while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.