Senior Software Engineer, App Foundation (Backend) - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer in Airbnb’s App Foundation team, you will build high-quality backend capabilities that enhance the Guest and Host experience.

In Short

• Join a cross-platform team focused on building performant backend capabilities.
• Collaborate with design and product teams from ideation to implementation.
• Build reusable backend capabilities ensuring performance and scalability.
• Lead initiatives to improve app responsiveness and reliability.
• Drive a performance roadmap and identify bottlenecks.
• Influence backend architecture and standards.
• Work collaboratively across teams to improve critical request flows.
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Document learnings and create playbooks for performance improvements.
• Embrace a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in one or more back-end server languages (Java/Kotlin/C++).
• Experience in building high-quality, high-traffic products.
• Deep backend expertise with databases and cloud technologies.
• End-to-end ownership mentality.
• Ability to tackle projects with large open-ended scope.
• Able to self-serve on data analysis and make data-driven decisions.
• Attention to detail and ability to tackle ambiguous problems.
• Adaptability to changing environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $191,000 - $223,000 USD/year.
• Bonus, equity, and benefits eligible.
• Employee Travel Credits.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment.
• Disability inclusive application process.