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 focuses on designing, building, and operating the entire production network infrastructure that connects Airbnb users and services globally. The position involves working with cutting-edge cloud native network stack technologies from Layer3 to Layer7, contributing to key infrastructure components like global traffic load balancing, disaster recovery, service mesh, and edge security.

As a member of this team, you'll collaborate with talented engineers and work closely with open source communities (particularly with Kubernetes and Istio) to tackle cloud native engineering challenges at scale. The role requires expertise in virtual network architecture on public cloud providers and experience with large-scale networking systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5-9+ years of industry experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. You'll be responsible for building cross-region gateways, implementing service mesh solutions, and optimizing network performance for Airbnb's global services. This is a remote-eligible position within the United States, offering competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on infrastructure that supports one of the world's leading hospitality platforms.

Working at Airbnb means joining a mission-driven company dedicated to creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere. The company has grown from hosting three guests in 2007 to facilitating over 2 billion guest arrivals globally, demonstrating the scale and impact of the infrastructure you'll be working on.