Airbnb is built on trust. Our security team works hard to improve the security of our platform that enables millions of users to explore the world.
We are looking for people who want to make the Airbnb platform safer for millions of users around the world. We’d love to talk to you if you’re a talented individual who is passionate about finding security weaknesses and crafting scalable and usable solutions. We are enablers, not blockers, who make it easier for engineers to create secure features. This is a generalist role for an experienced candidate who can cover a broad range of responsibilities from tool development to architectural consulting. If our mission sounds exciting to you, please reach out!
What are some examples of application security work at Airbnb?
Identify unaddressed areas of weakness and drive cleverly engineered, scalable solutions that improve our defense-in-depth.
Helping engineers design more secure systems via design input and code review.
Mentoring team members to uplevel technical and interpersonal security skills.
Evangelize security to ensure engineering stays informed of security best practices.
Define and refine measurements of security risk.
Uplift security of acquired business units by creating security processes and onboarding security tools.
The following experience is relevant to us:
Significant experience on an internal application security team
Strong understanding of web or mobile application security
Experience as a developer, ideally with Java and Python
Pentesting, threat modeling, and architecture review experience
Strong communication skills across organizations
5+ years experience in security engineering, or a related discipline
Benefits:
Stock
Competitive salaries
Quarterly employee travel coupon
Paid time off
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
Fitness Discounts
401K
Flexible Spending Accounts
Apple equipment
Community Involvement (4 hours per month to give back to the community)
Much more...
About Airbnb
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone. Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 33,000 cities and 192 countries.
