Senior Software Engineer, Host Pricing & Settings

Who you are

You have 5+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in building scalable systems that support complex data workflows. Your expertise in Java allows you to develop robust applications that meet high-performance standards. You understand the intricacies of machine learning and data engineering, having worked on projects that involve real-time data processing and model serving.

You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with product managers, data scientists, and ML engineers. Your communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams. You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining data integrity and reliability in production environments.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is a plus, as is familiarity with building APIs for machine learning applications. You have a strong understanding of data lineage and schema evolution, which helps you adapt to changing project requirements. A background in developing tools for pricing strategies or similar domains would be beneficial.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Host Pricing & Settings team, you will design and manage end-to-end data workflows that support the machine learning engineering lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include preparing data for model training, tracking data lineage, and evolving schemas to meet the needs of the business. You will also ensure data integrity and reliability in production, which is critical for making impactful decisions.

You will build and optimize real-time serving systems that deliver low-latency, high-throughput APIs for model predictions. This involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate these systems seamlessly with existing host pricing functionalities. Your work will empower Airbnb hosts to implement effective pricing strategies that adapt to their evolving business goals.

You will participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall architecture of the systems you help build. Your insights will help shape the direction of the team’s projects, ensuring that the tools developed are user-friendly and effective. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their roles.

What we offer

Airbnb offers a competitive salary range of $191,000—$223,000 USD, along with potential bonuses and equity options. You will have the opportunity to work in a fully remote environment, allowing for flexibility in your work-life balance. The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement listed.

You will be part of a mission-driven organization that aims to create unique experiences for hosts and guests alike. The culture at Airbnb promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, providing you with the resources and support needed to excel in your role.