Application Security Engineer

Airbnb

121d • $157,000 - $180,600

About The Position

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 Application Security team at Airbnb is focused on making the Airbnb platform safer for millions of users around the world. We are a team covering a broad range of responsibilities from tool development to architectural consulting. We collaborate closely with our product teams, integrate security into every stage of development, and empower them to build secure features without unnecessary friction. Airbnb is a community built on trust, and we are integral to that foundation.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of web and mobile application security, including common vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and secure development practices.
• Hands-on software development experience, ideally with Java, JavaScript, Python, and Swift.
• Knowledge of modern frameworks like ReactJS, Dropwizard and GraphQL, with the ability to assess their security implications.
• Ability to collaborate with product and development teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a track record of educating and empowering engineers to adopt security practices.
• 3+ years of experience in application security or a similar field, with a strong focus on threat modeling, architecture reviews, and developing scalable solutions to address security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address areas for security improvement by developing scalable and innovative solutions that enhance Airbnb’s defense in-depth strategy and eliminate classes of security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with product and development teams to embed security in every stage of the software lifecycle, via methods such as threat modeling, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Educate and empower software engineers to strengthen their security expertise and foster a culture of security awareness throughout Airbnb.
• Investigate, prioritize, and drive the resolution of application security vulnerabilities, ensuring timely remediation across Airbnb products.

Benefits

• Base pay range of $157,000—$180,600 USD.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Equity options.
• Employee Travel Credits.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees