Staff Software Engineer, Pricing and Availability

Airbnb, the global leader in travel accommodation platforms, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Pricing and Availability team. This role is at the heart of Airbnb's guest experience, focusing on critical features that impact the booking flow from Search to Checkout. The position requires expertise in building and maintaining high-performance, low-latency systems that handle significant query loads.

The ideal candidate will lead the development of major new features while working closely with designers to create viable guest experiences. You'll be responsible for establishing technical vision and delivering scalable solutions that meet business needs. The role involves hands-on coding, system design, and technical leadership across teams.

Working at Airbnb means joining a company that has transformed the travel industry, connecting millions of hosts with guests worldwide. The Pricing and Availability team owns end-to-end functionality, both customer-facing and backend-compute, requiring expertise in building reliable, high-performance systems.

This remote position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $259,000), along with the opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of users globally. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead technical initiatives, and help shape the future of how people travel and experience new places.

The role combines technical excellence with leadership, requiring someone who can both architect complex systems and guide teams toward successful implementation. If you're passionate about building scalable solutions, mentoring others, and working on products that directly impact how people travel and connect, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.