Greenhouse ·
full-timeSoftware Engineer, Payments
Airbnb · Remote, USA
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: The AirCover Insurance Platform team builds the systems behind AirCover, which includes Host liability insurance, Experiences liability insurance and Host damage protection. We are expanding insurance products across global markets and building the experimentation capabilities that help us understand and increase the share of Hosts and guests who are covered. You will join a fast-growing team with greenfield opportunities and a multi-year platform roadmap. The Difference You Will Make: Contribute to backend services and APIs for policy, coverage, enrollment and regional rules that scale to new markets. Translate product and regulatory requirements into clean, well-tested code and configurable platform behavior. Implement experimentation hooks, logging and metrics so Product and Data Science can test offers and measure attach rate with confidence. Partner with Product, Design, Data Science, Legal and other engineering teams to deliver high-impact work. Use data to find gaps in conversion and reliability, and drive fixes and improvements. Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions and operational improvements across the team. A Typical Day: Design, build and operate distributed backend services in a service-oriented architecture, with reliable monitoring, logging and alerting. Write and review code and technical designs, and apply sound engineering judgment within your scope. Build data pipelines and events that support analytics and experiments. Collaborate with infrastructure, security and privacy teams to meet high standards for data protection across regions. Take part in on-call rotations and help improve system reliability. Your Expertise: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend services. Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Java, Kotlin, Python or Go. Experience building and operating services and APIs, with working knowledge of relational databases and SQL. Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with distributed systems and service-oriented architecture in a production environment. Familiarity with A/B testing or experimentation systems, and comfort using data to inform product decisions. Experience in insurance, payments, fintech or other regulated domains. Experience with multi-region or configurable, rules-driven platforms. Ability to work through ambiguity and collaborate deeply with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills, able to explain technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences. Your Location: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list . If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: 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
| Role | Software Engineer, Payments |
|---|---|
| Company | Airbnb |
| Location | Remote, USA |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-21 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Airbnb
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates travel and accommodation by connecting guests with hosts. Since its inception in 2007, the company has grown from its first three guests to hosting 1.5 billion arrivals. The platform operates through a network of 5 million hosts who provide lodging options to travelers worldwide. Airbnb maintains a global creative community and emphasizes a flexible work environment for its employees, allowing them to live and work in various locations where regulations permit.
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