Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Network Infrastructure team within the Cloud Infrastructure organization. This role is crucial in designing, building, and operating the software and solutions that connect all Airbnb users and services globally. The position focuses on cloud native network stack technologies from Layer3 to Layer7, including traffic proxy, load balancer, service mesh, VPC/backbone, and cross-region connectivity.

As a member of this team, you'll work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to key infrastructure components that ensure reliable, scalable, and highly available services worldwide. You'll have the opportunity to influence major infrastructure initiatives such as global traffic load balancing, disaster recovery, next-gen service mesh, and edge security.

Airbnb, a member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), collaborates closely with the open source community and peer companies to tackle cloud native engineering challenges at scale. This role offers the unique opportunity to make an impact not just within Airbnb but also in the broader industry and open source communities.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in software development, strong expertise in virtual network architecture on public clouds, and experience with large-scale networking systems. You should be passionate about building and operating distributed systems, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.

This remote-eligible position offers competitive compensation ($191,000 - $223,000), along with benefits including equity, bonuses, and Employee Travel Credits. Join a mission-driven company dedicated to creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere, working with talented engineers on infrastructure that powers millions of user interactions daily.