Airbnb

Staff Backend Engineer, Host Serving and Access

Airbnb$212K — $265K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of engineering experience in computer science or a related field (BS/MS/PhD)
  • Proven leadership in setting technical strategy and launching impactful models
  • Strong background in backend systems and large-scale service-oriented architectures
  • Effective with cross-functional collaboration and influencing engineering teams
  • Judicious decision-making balancing business needs and technical quality
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Architect and drive the strategy for the serving ecosystem, ensuring long-term adaptability
  • Develop and optimize real-time serving systems for low-latency, high-throughput API delivery
  • Collaborate with product engineers to integrate new pricing functionalities and model insights
  • Contribute to long-term workflow strategies and ML serving development within Host Pricing
  • Mentor senior engineers and establish architectural standards to elevate technical maturity

Benefits

  • Remote work eligibility within states where Airbnb is registered
  • Potential for bonuses and equity
  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
The Host Serving and Access Team is building the best realtime and offline data and pricing architectures possible, pushing the boundary on what we can provide to our internal partners and Airbnb's Hosts. You can help solve the problems, resolve the complexities, and empower the products that millions of people rely on every day.

We are looking for someone to help us craft the next generation of services and APIs that connect Host data to the rest of the company and world. Our team shares and safeguards Hosts' metadata, pricing suggestions, calendar syncing, and other critical services that empower Hosts to accomplish their goals, whether those goals revolve around maximizing their income or opening their home to more people.
The Difference You Will Make

As a Staff Engineer on the Guidance Serving team, you will drive the technical strategy and delivery of advanced online and offline serving systems, enabling seamless and reliable ML model predictions, and personalized user experiences. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data Science, and ML Engineering to architect scalable solutions with clear domain boundaries, advance data pipelines, and continuously enhance the performance, efficiency, and impact of our end-to-end architecture.
A Typical Day
  • Architect and drive the technical strategy and architecture for our serving ecosystem, ensuring our APIs, services, and data pipelines not only work well now, but are evolving with the business' needs
  • Lead the development and optimization of real-time serving systems to deliver low-latency, high-throughput APIs for model predictions and personalized recommendations, ensuring reliable and scalable performance in production environments.
  • Collaborate with other product engineers and cross-functional partners to develop new Host pricing functionality and surface model recommendations, insights and analytics
  • Contribute to the development of long-term workflow strategies, roadmaps and ML serving development within the Host Pricing organization.
  • Champion engineering excellence by establishing architectural standards and mentoring senior engineers to elevate the organization's technical maturity
Your Expertise
  • 9+ years of engineering experience with a BS/MS or PhD in CS or similar
  • Proven track record of leading teams, setting technical strategy, and launching high-impact models.
  • Expertise with backend systems in large-scale service-oriented architectures.
  • Experience influencing cross-functional partners and engineering teams.
  • Good judgment in making tradeoffs to balance short-term business needs with long-term technical quality.
  • Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and production debugging abilities.

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list . If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

How We'll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Pay Range

$212,000-$265,000 USD

About Airbnb

Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet. The company connects travelers seeking authentic experiences with hosts offering unique, inspiring spaces. Whether the available space is a castle for a night, a sailboat for a week, or an apartment for a month, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to showcase these distinctive spaces to an audience of millions. By facilitating bookings and financial transactions, Airbnb makes the process of listing or booking a space effortless and efficient. With 4,500,000 listings in over 65,000 cities in 191 countries, the company offers the widest variety of unique spaces for everyone at any price point around the globe.

Airbnb Careers

Join the vibrant team at Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, where innovation, leadership, and diversity training are at the heart of our professional ethos. At Airbnb, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for growth, learning, and meaningful connections. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Airbnb’s dynamic team and contribute to reshaping the travel and hospitality landscape globally. Our commitment to innovation and cultural understanding sets us apart, allowing us to enhance the travel experience for millions of users worldwide. Lead with Innovation and Diversity At Airbnb, we believe in leading with innovation and embracing diversity. Our leadership is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Diversity training is integral to our operations, ensuring that we continue to be a leader in creating inclusive travel experiences. Explore Professional Growth and Development Airbnb offers a wealth of career advancement opportunities, supported by robust training programs and professional development courses. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position or an internship, Airbnb empowers you to excel and grow your career to new heights. Join Our Global Team Work alongside a global team of passionate, creative, and solution-driven professionals. At Airbnb, we value the skills and perspectives of our diverse team members, and we continuously strive to leverage this collective power to innovate and lead in the industry. Benefits and Culture Airbnb is dedicated to providing its employees with a supportive and empowering work environment. Our benefits package is designed to enhance your life both inside and outside of work. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, flexible working conditions, and unique perks that encourage a balance of work and life. Networking and Career Opportunities Expand your professional network within Airbnb through various networking events, mentorship programs, and collaborative projects. Our vibrant culture of connectivity opens doors to enriching career paths and professional relationships. Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the exciting job opportunities and internships available at Airbnb. We are actively hiring talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world of travel. Visit our Careers Page Stay updated with the latest from Airbnb Careers by visiting our dedicated careers page. Discover new job openings, read about our company culture, and find tips for your resume and interview preparation. Join Airbnb and be part of a team that’s committed to redefining the future of travel through innovation, leadership, and a deep respect for diverse cultures and communities. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here.
Learn more about Airbnb
Size
5,000 employees
Market Cap
$52.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.5 billion
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+29.3%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
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