Staff Software Engineer, Tax Platform

A global platform connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests, founded in 2007 in San Francisco, now serving over 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
9+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Travel
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Description For Staff Software Engineer, Tax Platform

Airbnb's Global Tax Engineering team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their dynamic environment, focusing on solving complex tax-related challenges across global jurisdictions. This role offers an opportunity to work on strategic, multi-year platform initiatives that directly impact Airbnb's worldwide operations.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead the development of critical tax systems and the next-generation Invoice system, working with a globally distributed team. You'll be responsible for establishing technical vision, building cross-functional alignment, and delivering scalable solutions that meet the evolving regulatory needs of the business.

The position requires expertise in backend/full-stack development, with a focus on building service-oriented, configurable, and auditable systems. You'll collaborate with various teams including Product, Pricing, Payments, and Operations, while mentoring other engineers and driving technical excellence.

The role offers a unique combination of technical leadership and hands-on development, working in an inclusive environment that values sustainable engineering practices and healthy team dynamics. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of Airbnb's tax platform while working with cutting-edge technologies at scale.

Join a company that has transformed the travel industry, connecting millions of hosts with billions of guests worldwide, and help build the next generation of tax and financial systems that power this global marketplace.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Tax Platform

  • Lead the development and refinement of systems powering Tax
  • Partner with technical leaders to design and build next-generation Invoice system
  • Work closely with Product, Pricing, Payments, Operations and other cross-functional partners
  • Lead and mentor engineers both inside and outside immediate team
  • Drive systemic improvements and streamline development processes
  • Establish technical vision and build alignment within engineering and cross-functional teams

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Tax Platform

Java
Kubernetes
  • 9+ years of experience in backend / full-stack development
  • Bachelor's and/or Master/PhD's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Passionate about efficiency, availability, technical quality and system quality
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience working with a microservice architecture at scale

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Tax Platform

  • Inclusive and supportive work environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Internal mobility
  • Mentoring opportunities
  • Leadership development opportunities

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