Software Engineer, Payments

About this role

Build and operate backend services for Airbnb’s AirCover insurance platform, supporting policy, coverage, enrollment, and regional rules as products expand into new markets. The role also develops experimentation and analytics capabilities to measure product performance and improve reliability.

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

AirCover Insurance Platform team

Stack

What you'll do

• Build and operate distributed backend services and APIs
• Translate product and regulatory requirements into tested, configurable platform behavior
• Implement experimentation hooks, events, logging, and metrics
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Data Science, Legal, and engineering teams
• Use data to identify conversion and reliability gaps
• Participate in code reviews, technical design, on-call rotations, and reliability improvements

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend services
• Proficiency in at least one backend language: Java, Kotlin, Python, or Go
• Experience building and operating services and APIs
• Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Nice to have

• Production experience with distributed systems and service-oriented architecture
• Familiarity with A/B testing or experimentation systems
• Experience in insurance, payments, fintech, or another regulated domain
• Experience with multi-region or rules-driven platforms
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

• May be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits