Software Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb

Software Engineer responsible for backend functionality in Airbnb's listings team. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable host journey success in manage stays, experiences, and services.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building high-quality, consumer-facing products while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on product requirements and drive project management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Industry ExperienceBachelor’s Degree In Computer ScienceBuilding High-Quality Consumer-Facing ProductsProject ManagementCollaboration With Stakeholders

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Soft Skills

Effective CollaborationDriving Alignment

Industry Keywords

Technical RequirementsProduct SolutionsBackend ComponentsScopingDesign Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaboration with the Client Engineering, Product Management, and Design teams to align on product requirements.
Driving the scoping, technical requirements, design, implementation, and operation of new functionality.
Building high-quality, re-usable backend components.
Supporting other engineers in the team or in related teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years industry experience
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
Experience in building high-quality, consumer-facing products
Ability to evaluate technical approaches and design product solutions to solve real-world problems.
Ability to drive alignment, manage projects and effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development