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Airbnb
Backend Software Engineer - Guest & Host
Build scalable backend systems for European guests and hosts across payments, search, and inventory.
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The role
This role involves developing backend infrastructure supporting Airbnb's guest and host platforms across 40+ European markets. The engineer will tackle complex technical challenges spanning payments, search, pricing, and inventory discovery while collaborating with global teams. The position offers broad autonomy to drive regional success through reliable, performant systems.
What you'd do
- Design and implement backend features enabling personalized hosting experiences
- Build systems prioritizing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency
- Write technical designs balancing functional and non-functional requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and manage dependencies
- Contribute to technical direction and raise engineering quality standards
- Define and improve coding standards, development processes, and operational practices
What they're looking for
- Minimum four years industry experience or PhD without prior industry work
- Bachelor's or master's degree (or equivalent for PhD holders)
- Track record building and scaling high-quality products with operational excellence focus
- Strong collaboration skills across multiple timezones
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
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