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Senior Software Engineer, App Foundation (Backend)

Airbnb, Inc.United States
On-site Full-time $191K/yr - $223K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should have a strong background in backend development and a passion for creating scalable systems. Familiarity with performance engineering principles and a track record of improving application responsiveness will be essential.

About the job

Founded in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the way people travel and connect. From humble beginnings with just three guests in a San Francisco home, we have grown to a global community of over 5 million hosts who have welcomed more than 2 billion guest arrivals across nearly every country. Our hosts provide unique accommodations and experiences that foster authentic connections with local communities.

Join Our Talented Community:

As a member of Airbnb's App Foundation team, you will collaborate across platforms to create high-quality, performant capabilities that enhance nearly all features within the Guest and Host ecosystems.

Our primary focus is on developing App Product Frameworks, Insights & Logging, Performance & App Health, and Feature Architecture. We work hand in hand with Product, Design, Platform (iOS/Android/Web), Analytics Infrastructure, Data Platform, and other Product Foundation teams to establish cohesive paved paths and standards at scale. We pride ourselves on a culture that values technical excellence, pragmatic decision-making, robust ownership, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing both developer and user experiences through foundational work.

Your Impact:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (design and product) to explore, shape, and implement new product experiences from ideation to large-scale execution.
  • Develop efficient and reusable backend capabilities that prioritize quality while ensuring performance and scalability.
  • Lead initiatives that significantly enhance Guest and Host experiences by improving app responsiveness and ensuring reliable performance across critical backend systems impacting millions.
  • Establish a performance roadmap by identifying bottlenecks, prioritizing impactful work, and delivering enhancements across services, data access patterns, and infrastructure.
  • Elevate performance engineering standards by creating tools, benchmarks, and guardrails that prevent regressions and integrate performance considerations into team workflows.
  • Influence architecture and standards across Airbnb's backend ecosystem to improve observability, efficiency, and adaptability of systems.

A Day in Your Life:

Join us in making a difference for millions of users worldwide by building the backend foundations that power the Airbnb experience.

About Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb, Inc. is a pioneering platform that connects travelers with a diverse array of unique accommodations and experiences, fostering authentic connections with local communities. With over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals, Airbnb has redefined how people explore the world since its inception in 2007.

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