248K–310K USD / year
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Marketing Technology
BackendRemote — USA
Published on 2026-10-01
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About this role
As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Content Platform team, you will set the technical direction for transforming the marketing platform into an AI-driven system. Your responsibilities will include defining technical strategy, resolving complex cross-team challenges, and mentoring other engineers.
About the company
Airbnb is a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering unique accommodations and experiences in various destinations. The platform serves individuals seeking short-term lodging as well as hosts looking to monetize their properties.
The team
Content Platform team
Stack
JavaKotlinLangGraphGraphQLrelational databasesNoSQL databasesRedismicroservice architecture
What you'll do
- Define and drive technical vision and strategy
- Identify and resolve high-leverage technical problems
- Lead architecture and design reviews
- Mentor and grow staff and senior engineers
- Partner with various stakeholders to influence technical strategy
- Represent Marketing Technology in company-wide forums
What we're looking for
- 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
- Bachelor's and/or Master's/PhD in CS or equivalent
- Deep expertise in backend systems and architectures
- Experience scaling AI-driven systems in production
- Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin
- Ability to set technical vision across multiple teams
- Strong communication and influence skills
Nice to have
- Experience with Marketing Technology or Growth platforms