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Senior Software Engineer, Payments Platform

$125K - $165K/yr

Airbnb's mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. Airbnb Payments team ... The team engineers are responsible for the seamless orchestration and recording of Airbnb's payment ...

Airbnb Payments team allows any two people in the world to frictionlessly exchange money with easy to use payments services. It is a core strategy to fulfill Airbnb's belongs anywhere mission. We are ...

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has ... As a Staff Engineer in the Payments Compliance team, you would drive architectural decisions and ...

Airbnb Payments team allows any two people in the world to frictionlessly exchange money with easy to use payments services. It is a core strategy to fulfill Airbnb's belongs anywhere mission. We are ...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Payments

$107K - $146K/yr

The Payments org at Airbnb is responsible for everything related to settling money in Airbnb ... As a Senior ML Engineer for Payments, you will be the catalyst that transforms bold AI innovation ...

Airbnb is powered by our Guests & Hosts. Our teams work on everything from driving improvements for ... The communication and connectivity team has engineers cover multiple disciplines including web ...

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has ... As a Staff Software Engineer on the Ads Platform team, you will lead the technical strategy and ...

We connect Airbnb's community with the right information, in the right place, at the right time. We ... You will be leading ML, Data and Product engineers to drive ML applications. A core focus of your ...

The Ads Platform team builds the AI-powered growth engine behind Airbnb's paid marketing across ... We sit at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and AI. You'll partner closely with Marketing ...

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How much do airbnb developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for airbnb developer in the United States is $129,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Airbnb developer?

Airbnb Developers are software engineers or programmers who specialize in building, maintaining, and optimizing applications or integrations for the Airbnb platform. They may work directly for Airbnb or for third-party companies creating tools, apps, or services that connect with Airbnb’s ecosystem through APIs. Their responsibilities often include improving user experience, streamlining booking processes, and ensuring seamless communication between hosts, guests, and Airbnb’s systems. Airbnb Developers need to be familiar with web development, API integration, and sometimes mobile app development. They may also address security, scalability, and compliance with Airbnb’s platform guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Airbnb developer?

To succeed as an Airbnb Developer, you need strong proficiency in web and mobile development (especially using languages like JavaScript, Python, or Ruby) and experience with the Airbnb API or similar property management platforms. Familiarity with tools such as React, Node.js, RESTful APIs, and cloud hosting services, as well as knowledge of OAuth and data integration, is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and client communication abilities help developers deliver tailored solutions and resolve technical issues efficiently. These competencies are crucial for creating reliable, user-friendly applications that enhance property management and guest experiences on the Airbnb platform.

How does an Airbnb developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a property management software project?

As an Airbnb Developer, you'll frequently work alongside product managers, UX/UI designers, and quality assurance specialists to design and build features tailored for property management and booking systems. Clear communication is essential, as you'll need to gather requirements, provide technical input, and iterate on feedback from various stakeholders. This collaborative approach ensures that the final product aligns with business goals and user expectations, while also allowing you to learn from professionals in different disciplines. Regular meetings, code reviews, and agile development practices are common, fostering a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Can you work remotely for Airbnb developer?

Airbnb developers often have the opportunity to work remotely, depending on the company's policies and the specific role. Many tech positions at Airbnb are flexible and support remote work arrangements, especially for software development and engineering roles. However, some positions may require on-site presence or periodic travel.
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Infographic showing various Airbnb Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,348 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer, Payments Platform

Remote

Airbnb
Hospitality Services • 5 - 10K employees

$125K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Airbnb rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Community You Will Join:

Airbnb's mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. Airbnb Payments team supports this mission by economically empowering Airbnb businesses and our global community of guests and hosts.

Airbnb Payments team allows any two people in the world to frictionlessly exchange money with easy to use payments services. It is a core strategy to fulfill Airbnb's belongs anywhere mission.We are building a world-class payments platform that moves billions of dollars, in 191 countries, with 75 currencies, through a complex ecosystem of payments partners. We build and maintain our own in-house global payments platform because no solution exists with the global reach needed. As the platform grows we'll be adding new payment partners, global licenses, compliance and regulation controls, and building new payment experiences for our guests and hosts. 

Payments Transactions team and Payments Payouts team are part of the core platform of the Airbnb Payments ecosystem. The teams are building the core billing system and payouts system for Airbnb money movements. The team engineers are responsible for the seamless orchestration and recording of Airbnb's payment obligations with our community. They initiate, advance, and realize Airbnb's payment commitments with our community in a way that is reliable, accurate, timely, scalable, and auditable.

The Difference You Will Make:

We are looking for talented and self-motivated Senior Software Engineers who are passionate about working in this highly dynamic domain and collaborating with world-class XFN teams to advance our mission. As part of the Payments Engineering team, you will be in charge of designing and building a wide range of scalable systems. You will be involved in the technical details of building highly available services in close collaboration with product, data science and operations teams to understand and react to the ever evolving business needs and to make Airbnb the world's safest while easiest to use payments platform.

A Typical Day: 

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Payments Platform, you will:

  • Work on multi-team technical initiatives, and work cross-functionally to identify opportunities for business impact, refine, and prioritize requirements for engineering systems.
  • Architect and implement complex features, focusing on data-driven decision making and performance optimizations.
  • Work with other engineering teams to advance Airbnb's engineering processes and technical foundations
  • Work on systemic improvements by identifying patterns to streamline development, reduce toil and increase technical quality and operational excellence over time.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers  through design reviews, code walkthroughs, and knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Your Expertise :

  • 5+ years of experience in a hands-on software engineering role.
  • 1+ years of relevant industry experience (Payments/Fintech) as a backend software engineer is plus.
  • Experience leading design, implementation, and deployment of one or more high scale, cross-functional payment systems.
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
  • Technical leadership: hands on experience leading project teams, setting technical direction and strategy and mentoring engineers.
  • Passionate about efficiency, availability, technical quality and system quality.
  • Passion to level-up those around you through curiosity and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Proven experience in defining product/technical strategy and driving alignment with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience driving initiatives that span across teams, departments and leadership. 

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. 


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