Payments Compliance Architect & Tech Lead

airbnb, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Airbnb, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the Payments Compliance organization. This role involves designing systems that ensure compliance with global regulations while minimizing operational costs.

The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of technical experience, strong leadership skills, and proven experience with regulatory compliance standards. The position is remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with diverse cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technical experience, with 10+ in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record of setting technical direction for engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end system design vision for the Compliance organization.
• Drive foundational architectural shifts from account-centric to customer-centric models.
• Lead technical strategy for expanding KYC capabilities.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance standards (AML, KYC)

Architectural strategy

Technical leadership

Back-end server languages (Java/Ruby/Go/C++)

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Airbnb, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the Payments Compliance organization. This role involves designing systems that ensure compliance with global regulations while minimizing operational costs.

The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of technical experience, strong leadership skills, and proven experience with regulatory compliance standards. The position is remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with diverse cross-functional teams.