Founded in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the way people travel and experience new cultures. Starting with just three guests in a San Francisco home, we now have a thriving community of over 5 million hosts welcoming more than 2 billion guests worldwide. Our platform allows travelers to connect with local communities through unique stays and experiences.Join Our Vibrant Community:The Global Markets Tech team is at the forefront of enhancing guest and host experiences across the globe through innovative product development that drives international growth. Expanding into underrepresented markets is a central aspect of our strategy, and we adapt our products to meet the diverse needs of users in over 220 countries and regions.Collaborating closely with Product, Design, Data Science, and regional teams, we translate local market requirements into robust, scalable technologies that can be quickly piloted and widely implemented. Your Impact:We are seeking a strategic and innovative Staff Software Engineer (Backend) to spearhead the technical strategy for Airbnb’s global guest experiences. In this role, you will establish a technical vision and lead the development of high-availability, secure, and efficient solutions tailored to the needs of our international markets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and designers, to address technical challenges and deliver exceptional products for Airbnb. A Day in Your Life:Lead the technical vision and oversee the architecture, prototyping, development, and deployment of solutions for international market initiatives, including market configuration, localization services, partner integrations, and compliance-aware experiences.Direct complex, cross-team projects from design to launch, managing team roadmaps, technical direction, migration strategies, rollout plans, and long-term operability.Promote engineering excellence through a focus on reliability, performance, security, and cost efficiency.Influence product roadmaps and work collaboratively with stakeholders across regions, facilitating alignment, resolving trade-offs, and navigating ambiguity.Mentor engineering team members to foster growth and innovation.
Apr 1, 2026