Airbnb is a global community of Hosts and travelers—a community that was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals to about 100,000 cities in almost every country and region across the globe.

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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. 
 
 

Backend Software Engineer(contract) 
 
As a Backend Engineer on the AirCover Tech team, you’ll be a key contributor in shaping and building experiences for AirCover for Hosts, which ensures hosts receive best-in-class support when their bookings don’t go as planned. 
 
Responsibilities: 
 


* Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as Product, Operations, and Engineers to design and deliver high-quality products
* Build efficient and reusable backend components and architect reliable, performant, and scalable solutions
* Identify areas of improvement and drive best practices 
 
 

Qualifications: 
 


* 5+ years of relevant software development industry experience
* Proficiency in one or more backend languages and frameworks, particularly Kotlin and/or Java
* Strong understanding of microservices and Kubernetes with experience working on APIs and end-to-end development from developing to testing
* Exposure to architectural patterns of a large, high-scale system/product, such as well-designed APIs, high volume data pipelines, distributed systems, and efficient algorithms
* Willingness to work across the backend stack to address technical challenges anywhere in the system
* Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm to participate in team meetings, working sessions, and code reviews
* US time zone needed open to all locations 
 
 

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: $70-$85/hour. 
 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K