Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure - Identity & Security

Airbnb connects hosts offering unique stays with guests, enabling authentic community connections across the globe since 2007.
$191,000 - $223,000
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure - Identity & Security

Airbnb, a global platform connecting hosts and travelers since 2007, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Cloud Infrastructure - Identity & Security team. This role is crucial in securing the foundational platforms and cloud environment that power Airbnb. The team is responsible for providing secure, scalable, and verifiable identities to all platform entities, ensuring confident communication according to well-defined policies.

As a member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation's end user community, Airbnb operates at significant scale and faces unique engineering challenges. The role involves building cutting-edge cloud native infrastructure, delivering secure and efficient frameworks, and implementing industry best practices for distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience with strong expertise in cloud providers' security offerings, container orchestration, and authentication technologies. They'll work alongside talented infrastructure and infosec engineers to build Airbnb's technical foundation for the next decade.

This US-remote position offers competitive compensation ($191,000-$223,000) and the opportunity to work with a company committed to diversity and inclusion. The role combines technical excellence with the chance to impact how millions of hosts and guests connect worldwide, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about cloud security and scalable infrastructure.

Last updated 21 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure - Identity & Security

  • Build cutting edge cloud native infrastructure on top of the public cloud
  • Deliver frameworks and platforms that are secure, efficient, mature and highly available
  • Investigate and adapt industry best practices to Airbnb's unique environment
  • Systematically improve availability by applying industry and distributed systems best practices
  • Work with infrastructure and infosec engineers to build the foundation for Airbnb's technical growth

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure - Identity & Security

Kubernetes
  • 5-9+ years of relevant software development experience with a BS/Masters or 2+ years with a PhD
  • Expertise with a public cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their Identity & Security offerings
  • Familiarity with container and orchestration technologies
  • Experience with authentication and authorization technologies for workload identities
  • Strong ownership and experience building and operating high-scale, distributed systems
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within teams
  • Strong problem solver with solid production debugging skills
  • Passionate about cloud security risks management and secure configurations

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure - Identity & Security

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Equity

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Airbnb Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure - Identity & Security

Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure

Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer role at Airbnb, building and managing cloud-native network systems for global service connectivity and security.

Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Senior Software Engineer position at Airbnb focusing on cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and distributed systems, offering remote work and competitive compensation.

Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure

Senior Software Engineer position at Airbnb focusing on cloud network infrastructure, offering remote work and competitive compensation.

Senior Software Developer, Google Cloud AI

Senior Software Developer position at Google Cloud AI, focusing on developing enterprise-grade solutions and next-generation technologies that serve billions of users worldwide.

Senior Software Developer, Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platforms

Senior Software Developer position at Google Cloud, focusing on infrastructure development and distributed systems, requiring 5+ years of C++ experience.