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Responsibilities
- Lead project execution across the full software development lifecycle, including technical design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
- Build and evolve Community Support Engineering foundations such as routing, data platforms, case management, and foundational tooling.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners and global technical leaders to understand business problems and align technical strategies.
- Design scalable, performant solutions for large-scale web applications, APIs, and high-volume data pipelines.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks while resolving complex engineering challenges.
- Write high-quality code and design documents that set standards for the team.
- Advocate for engineering best practices and technical excellence.
- Coach and mentor engineers across the China team.
- Participate in recruiting efforts and conduct interviews.
Requirements
- 9+ years of software development experience, including 2 years at Staff or Tech Lead level.
- Strong proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Kotlin, Scala, or Python.
- Experience delivering end-to-end products in globally collaborative environments.
- Experience with architectural patterns for large-scale web applications, well-designed APIs, high-volume data pipelines, and efficient algorithms.
- Ability to make data-driven decisions, communicate technical trade-offs, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Fluency in both English and Chinese.
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- The position is remote-eligible within China.
- The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager.
About Airbnb
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, experiences and services that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.