Senior Staff Backend Architect, AI-Powered Guest & Host

airbnb, Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 248,000 - 310,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for the Guest & Host organization, focusing on backend architecture and AI-powered features. This is a remote role in the USA, helping connect guests and hosts through scalable, reliable systems and rich communication experiences.

You will partner with senior leaders, contribute code, mentor engineers, and shape technical direction across product, data science and design to deliver high-impact platforms and memorable experiences for millions of

Qualifications

12+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.
BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Experience building, leading, and architecting full-stack products and systems at enterprise scale with a strong impact.
Experience in applying modern artificial intelligence technologies to products and development cycles.
Technical leadership: hands-on experience leading project teams and setting technical direction.
Strong communication and collaboration across teams and orgs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leaders across the broader technical organization.
Design and contribute code for scalable backend architecture and AI-powered features.
Lead and mentor engineers while performing design and code reviews.
Partner with product, data science, and design teams to drive technical initiatives.
Envision and implement a scalable guest-host communication platform.