Software Engineer, Trust

About this role

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 and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.


The Community You Will Join
Identity Team
Join our team at Airbnb and play a crucial role in enhancing transparency and trust within our global community! We pride ourselves on using identity verification as a powerful tool to build trust among our users. This team works with design, product, privacy/legal, operations, and other engineering teams to verify users are who they say they are and build trust on the platform. If you're passionate about developing cutting-edge solutions that drive positive impacts on a global scale, join us on this exciting journey to foster a safer and more trustworthy Airbnb community!


What problems are we solving on Identity?


Business Verification
Presently, our platform focuses on individual verification, but we recognize the importance of extending this process to businesses as well. That's where you come in! As part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of creating the next generation of business verification. Your innovative work will empower new user segments, such as businesses, co-travelers, and co-hosts, to showcase their legitimacy to end-users. By introducing business verification, you'll significantly contribute to establishing trust and enhancing security for guests during their booking experiences.


Identity Verification Expansion
Presently, our platform focuses on individual verification, but we understand the importance of broadening this process. As part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of creating the next generation of identity verification. Your innovative work will empower new user segments, enabling them to showca...