Senior Staff Engineer

As a Senior Staff Engineer on the Guest & Host team, this full-time remote position will set the technical direction for backend platforms that manage listing data, ensuring quality and visibility while collaborating with cross-functional teams to design APIs and data models for AI-assisted features. Key responsibilities Set the multi-year technical strategy and roadmap for Listings and Quality backend systems Partner with AI Platform, Trust, Infrastructure, and Product teams to shape architecture and establish platform contracts Drive platformization, simplification, and self-service capabilities while mentoring and supporting the growth of individual contributors Required qualifications 12+ years of relevant experience in the tech industry, with 4+ years in an Architect or Staff Engineer role Strong backend expertise in distributed systems, data modeling, and API design using Java, Kotlin, or similar languages Experience designing APIs and data systems for AI-assisted features, including data provenance and validation Proven track record of setting a multi-year technical vision and improving system reliability Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of Diversity and Belonging within the organization and tech community