Staff Software Engineer, Marketplaces & Intelligence Data and AI

at Airbnb

📍 United States

USD 204,000-255,000 per year

SENIOR

✅ Remote

Tech Stack
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value. About proficiency levels:

1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

AI API Communication @ 6 Machine Learning

Details

Airbnb's Supply & Competitive Intelligence team sits at the intersection of data, artificial intelligence, and competitive strategy. The team builds systems that provide a real-time view of the global travel market, including how competitors price, list, and supply inventory. These systems support machine learning models and data products that inform pricing strategy, supply growth, and product decisions.

The Staff Backend Engineer will help build the next generation of data and machine learning systems, set technology and implementation strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

Work with product and machine learning engineers to explore problem spaces and devise solutions to customer problems.
Prototype new ideas and influence product strategy.
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop iterative plans for improving APIs and architecture.
Develop backend systems to support data and artificial intelligence solutions.
Create technical and execution strategies for new projects and drive hands-on implementation.
Identify areas for improvement and champion best practices in product development, engineering architecture, and testing.
Perform technical design reviews and code reviews.
Mentor and grow more junior engineers.

Requirements

10+ years of industry experience.
Experience leading teams, setting technical direction, and building and launching high-impact user-facing products.
Experience influencing designers, product managers, and other engineering teams.
Ability to ideate, prototype new ideas, and influence product direction.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within and across engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow junior engineers and establish and drive engineering best practices.

Location

This position is remote eligible within the United States. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager. Employees must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.