Senior Software Engineer, Payments Platform

Airbnb
United States
23 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) A/B Testing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Architectural Patterns Automation of Tests Software Quality Dependency Injection Software Engineering Web Applications ReactJS Backend
+5 more
Kotlin Build Management Data Analytics Data Pipelines Microservices

Job description

You'll design and build the next generation of Airbnb's Payments Platform: scalable, highly available systems that process massive daily transaction volume. Success means shipping reliable, well-instrumented services and product features end-to-end, with strong code quality and observability, while making Airbnb the safest and easiest-to-use payments platform.

A Typical Day:

  • Design and build service-oriented, modular, observable backend systems with well-defined APIs.
  • Partner with product managers, data scientists, and operations to turn evolving business needs into product features.
  • Take features from ideation through planning, scoping, implementation, and experimental A/B testing.
  • Set up and tune monitoring and alerting to raise the quality and reliability of our systems.
  • Write high-quality, well-tested code and review others' code to uphold engineering best practices.
  • Work with other engineering teams across Airbnb to improve our engineering process and technical foundation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, ideally in Payments or Fintech.
  • Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin, and comfort working within a microservices environment (RPC frameworks, service IDLs, dependency injection), plus familiarity with React or a similar JavaScript framework.
  • Experience with architectural patterns of large, high-scale web applications, such as well-designed APIs, high-volume data pipelines, and efficient algorithms.
  • Experience delivering products end-to-end, including A/B testing.
  • Commitment to code quality, automated testing, and engineering best practices.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail, with experience collaborating in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to make data-driven decisions and clearly articulate technical tradeoffs.
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience.
  • About the company

    Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

    The Community You Will Join:

    You'll join the Payments Platform Engineering team, which owns everything involved in settling money in Airbnb's global marketplace, from collecting guest payments to paying out hosts. The team builds the platform behind all of Airbnb's lines of business, across infrastructure, core payment services, and user-facing payment experiences. You'll work closely with product managers, data scientists, designers, and operations, as well as engineering teams across Airbnb.

    The Difference You Will Make:

    , <p>Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:</p>

    Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

    We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

    We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

    Equal Employment Opportunity:

    Airbnb values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Airbnb are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

    How We'll Take Care of You:

    Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

    Pay Range
    $196,000-$227,000 USD

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