Frontend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable applications that deliver rich user experiences. Your expertise in JavaScript and React allows you to create efficient and maintainable code, and you understand the importance of performance and user experience in web applications. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product engineers to identify challenges and develop solutions that enhance the overall product offering.

You are familiar with GraphQL and understand how to leverage it to build efficient data-fetching strategies. Your experience includes developing API clients and frameworks that empower other engineers to build features quickly and effectively. You are committed to technical excellence and enjoy sharing best practices with your team to foster a culture of innovation.

You have a strong understanding of cross-platform development and enjoy collaborating with mobile engineers to create cohesive solutions that work seamlessly across different platforms. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders makes you a valuable team member.

Desirable

Experience with performance optimization techniques and tools is a plus, as is familiarity with testing frameworks and methodologies. You are open to learning new technologies and adapting to the evolving needs of the team and the company.

What you'll do

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Airbnb, you will play a crucial role in shaping the foundations of the Client Data & Networking Platform. You will work closely with product engineers to understand their pain points and collaborate on designing and implementing improvements to the infrastructure and tooling that support their work. Your contributions will directly impact how teams build and deliver products at Airbnb.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining frontend API clients and frameworks that enable other engineers to build data-driven features efficiently. This includes writing clean, maintainable code and ensuring that the tools you create are user-friendly and effective. You will also participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to your peers and helping to uphold high coding standards across the team.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will engage in organization-wide education initiatives, sharing your knowledge of best practices and encouraging a culture of continuous learning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mobile engineers, to develop foundational solutions that enhance the overall user experience.

What we offer

Airbnb offers a competitive salary range of $191,000—$223,000 USD, along with potential bonuses, equity, and benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. You will also benefit from Employee Travel Credits, allowing you to experience the unique stays and experiences that Airbnb offers.

Join us at Airbnb, where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the way people connect with communities around the world. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your curiosity and willingness to learn are just as important to us.