Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure

Airbnb, a global platform connecting hosts and guests since 2007, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Network Infrastructure team. This role sits within the Cloud Infrastructure organization, responsible for Airbnb's entire production network infrastructure. The team manages critical components including traffic proxy, load balancer, service mesh, VPC/backbone, and network security systems.

As a team member, you'll work with cutting-edge cloud native network technologies from Layer3 to Layer7, contributing to infrastructure components that connect Airbnb's global user base and services. You'll have the opportunity to influence major initiatives like global traffic load balancing, disaster recovery, and edge security.

Airbnb's membership in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) means you'll collaborate with open source communities and industry peers on large-scale cloud native engineering challenges. The role combines technical expertise in network architecture, cloud platforms, and distributed systems with the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide.

The position offers competitive compensation ($191,000 - $223,000), with remote work flexibility across the US. You'll join a mission-driven company committed to creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere, working with talented engineers on infrastructure that powers one of the world's largest hospitality platforms.

This role is perfect for experienced engineers passionate about network infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud architecture, offering the chance to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to both Airbnb's success and the broader open source community.