Staff Software Engineer, Integrated Knowledge Management

Details

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping, technical requirements, architecture, and the implementation of new features and functionality.
• Analyze data, build hypotheses, experiment, learn and iterate to improve the Integrated Knowledge Management services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional working groups (frontend/backend/ML engineers, design, product and operation teams), in both North America and globally, to design and build end-to-end product solutions to improve Airbnb’s customer service experience.
• Mentor other engineers in developing their technical, operational, and collaboration skills.
• Advocate and participate in efforts to advance Airbnb’s engineering processes and technical foundations.

Requirements

• 9+ years of backend software development experience.
• 4+ years of recent industry experience building search, retrieval and ranking systems to power end-to-end Machine Learning powered products; recent industry experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems a must.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major backend programming language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python).
• Proven track record of delivering backend solutions in a collaborative environment, from ideation and planning to implementation and launch.
• Experience with architectural patterns of large-scale systems, including well-designed APIs, high-volume data pipelines, and efficient algorithms.
• Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions, articulate technical trade-offs, and communicate effectively with cross-functional partners.
• BS, MS or PhD in CS or related field.

Benefits

• Base pay range $204,000 — $255,000 USD, subject to change and dependent on factors like training, skills, experience, business needs, and market demands.
• Eligibility for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Additional Information

• The position is US - remote eligible with occasional onsite or offsite work as agreed with manager.
• Candidate must live in a US state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.
• Airbnb is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing disability accommodations in the recruitment process.