Working at AvantStay - Redefine The Way People Travel

AvantStay is an LA-based, tech-enabled, venture-backed travel and hospitality startup founded in 2017. AvantStay is redefining the rental market by setting new standards for short-term rental experiences.

AvantStay guarantees a highly-curated experience customized to guests’ needs, using a proprietary tech suite to power bookings on the back-end, seamlessly operationalize in-field and remote management, and activate authentic and elevated consumer touchpoints.

The company leases properties, boutique hotels and commercial spaces in the US and converts them into short-term rentals. They work with Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway and have recently partnered with Marriott International’s Homes & Villas arm, currently offering direct bookings on over 50 OTAs.

In 2019 they have raised over $40 million in funding. The round was led by 3L Capital with Bullpen Capital, Convivialite Ventures, F-Prime Capital and Zeno Ventures.

Since then they have expanded their portfolio of properties, further developed their technology and expanded their team, all while continuing to offer exceptional customer experience.

Take a look at their open roles now!

Product

AvantStay is passionate about the intersection of real estate, hospitality and tech. The team came together to build a revolutionary hospitality brand through the power of virtual tech automation in the short-term rental market. With offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, they currently operate in 30+ markets across the United States. AvantStay’s proprietary tech algorithm and data experts identify partnership opportunities and automate operations through the virtual management system to maximize efficiencies and improve the overall guest experience.

The company has also developed in-house technology including Stay, a group booking platform and Butler, a mobile concierge app.

Technology

Their tech stack includes:

• Scala
• JavaScript
• Python
• React
• MySQL
• Redis
• Reux

Team

The secret to AvantStay's success is the high calibre of the people who work here. If you are interested in collaborating with talented, motivated, passionate individuals in a friendly, fast-paced environment, AvantStay is the right place for you. Their team is incredibly passionate about real estate, technology and the arts. They came together to build a revolutionary hospitality brand through the power of virtual tech automation in the short-term rental market.

We asked AvantStay’s team a few questions about their culture, tech challenges, their interview process and more. Check out what they had to say!

How would you describe AvantStay’s culture?

Our’s culture can be described as collaborative, fast-paced and customer-centric. We value the input of all team members, from long-time leaders to our newest team members. As a rapidly growing company, we take great pride in what we are building and strive to provide the highest quality product to our customers.

What are some tech challenges you are trying to solve?

One of our main technical goals for the upcoming year is the expansion of our add-on service offerings. These include in-house chefs, stocked fridges, additional cleanings, and many others that help make an AvantStay a truly exceptional short term rental experience.

In addition, we are building a dashboard for our home-owners to communicate the performance of their properties and the benefits of our partnership.

What are some traits that would make someone successful at AvantStay?

A successful AvantStay team member enjoys working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, is not afraid to speak up and contribute new ideas, and strives for excellence in the quality of their work.

How would you describe your interview process?

Our interview process evaluates a candidate’s technical background, but more importantly, their willingness to learn and their excitement and passion for creating products and working as part of a team.

And finally, why should someone work at AvantStay?

If you are excited by the prospect of building the future of the vacation rental industry, are eager to work on exciting and innovative projects and want to be part of a supportive community of developers and designers, the AvantStay team is an excellent choice.

These are some excellent reasons to consider AvantStay as your next career choice. And the good news is - they are hiring right now! Check out their open roles here.