Senior Software Engineer, Python, GenAI, MCP

Airbnb

Senior Software Engineer focusing on Finance integrations and AI tooling at Airbnb. Building and maintaining in-house platforms and collaborating across technical teams.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on building production systems, particularly in backend technologies such as Java, Python, and TypeScript. Proven ability to design and implement AI integrations and microservices while collaborating effectively across teams.

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AI Integration ArchitectureMicroservices DevelopmentBackend Technologies (Java, Python, TypeScript)Relational and NoSQL DatabasesAPI Design and AWS

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringMicroservicesAI IntegrationBackend DevelopmentPL/SQL OptimizationAPI DesignData StreamingMessaging InfrastructureCode ReviewsIncident Response

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem-SolvingInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

Oracle CloudAWSGenAI ModelsNo-Code FeaturesMCP Integrations

Industry Keywords

Production SystemsIntegrationsAutomationsArchitecture DiscussionsDesign Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaMicroservicesNoSQLOraclePythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams across Airbnb to translate their requirements into integrations, automations, and reporting.
Work alongside architects and other technical teams in design discussions and reviews.
Migrate integrations from Oracle Cloud onto our in-house platform.
Pair with and mentor junior engineers and contractors through design reviews, architecture discussions, and pair programming.
Triage and resolve issues across the integrations and infrastructure you support.
Explore the rapidly evolving GenAI landscape, evaluating new models and techniques for potential application, and share the learnings.
Own the architecture, delivery, and reliability of integrations and microservices in Java/Python/TypeScript.
Extend the in-house integration platform so technical teams across Airbnb can self-serve, and build no-code features that let non-technical teams automate their own workflows.
Design and build AI-assisted automations and MCP integrations that extend internal platform capabilities.
Translate Oracle module requirements into solutions, review with the team, and present to stakeholders.
Uphold quality and reliability through code reviews, testing, monitoring, and incident response.
Document designs and runbooks, and support the application infrastructure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering experience, with significant focus on building production systems.
2+ years of hands-on experience with AI integration architecture, including using LLMs in intelligent automation, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and RAG.
Strong proficiency in backend technologies (TypeScript, Python, or Java) and building microservices and integrations.
Good understanding of messaging infrastructure, data streaming, and storage solutions.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including the ability to write, review, and suggest PL/SQL code optimization.
Strong backend and distributed systems expertise, including API design and AWS.
Track record of using AI in development to ship products from prototype to production.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities