Sr. Backend Software Eng. (contract)

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in more than 100, 000 cities and towns located in 220+ countries and regions across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and one-of-a-kind activities that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way. Airbnb was born with a creative spirit, and it’s one of the most defining parts of our culture. We use our curiosity and imagination to come up with unconventional solutions. These are the ideas at the core of Airbnb: • Our community is based on connection and belonging. • Our creativity allows us to imagine new possibilities for people. • Our responsibility is to all of our stakeholders. • It takes a unified team committed to our core values to embody these ideas, and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company. As a Backend Software Engineer on the AirCover Claims Platform team, you will be a key contributor in shaping and building experiences for AirCover for Hosts, which ensures hosts receive fast, fair, and reliable support whenever a reservation doesn’t go as planned. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, Data Science, and Operations to design, build, and maintain the backend services that power our next generation of claim experiences. Responsibilities: • Design and implement clear, scalable APIs and backend services that power core claim workflows • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Data Science, and Engineering teams to define requirements, develop technical designs, and deliver high-quality features from concept to production • Write clean, well-tested code and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence through thoughtful code reviews and shared best practices • Instrument and monitor services to ensure reliability, performance, and observability in production Qualifications: • 5+ years of backend software development experience • Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Kotlin, Java, or Python • Strong understanding of microservices and Kubernetes with experience working on APIs and end-to-end development from developing to testing • Hands-on experience designing and implementing high-throughput APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systems Comfort working across the backend stack to diagnose and solve complex technical challenges • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at collaborating in design discussions, working sessions, and code reviews Belonging & Accommodations: Airbnb is committed to working with the best and brightest people from the broadest talent pool possible. We believe a diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement, and allows us to attract the best people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance, or reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please connect with your talent sourcing partner. Pay Rate Range: CAD $90-$111/hr Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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