Senior Software Engineer, Payments Platform

Airbnb(29 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$191,000 - $223,000Payments Engineering

About this role

Senior Software Engineer on Airbnb's Payments Platform responsible for contributing to the design and delivery of a global payments system that moves billions of dollars across many countries and currencies. The role partners with product, data science, and operations teams to ensure the platform is reliable, scalable, auditable, and aligned with business needs. It also involves technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving cross-functional initiatives to improve engineering processes and system quality.

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Required Skills

Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
System Design
Technical Leadership
Architecture
Performance Optimization
Mentorship
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Operational Excellence
Scalability

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Master's Degree

About Airbnb

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Airbnb is a global travel marketplace that connects people seeking short-term lodging and local experiences with hosts who list unique homes, apartments, boutique stays, and activities. Beyond accommodations, it offers curated “Experiences” (tours, classes, guided activities) and tools for hosts such as pricing, calendar management, secure payments, and protection programs. Travelers choose Airbnb for its wide selection of distinctive listings, community reviews and trust-and-safety features, and a convenient booking platform available worldwide.