Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

A global platform connecting hosts and guests, born in 2007 in San Francisco, now serving over 4 million hosts and 1 billion guest arrivals worldwide.
$244,000 - $304,000
Site Reliability
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
12+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Airbnb, a pioneering platform in the hospitality industry that has facilitated over 1.4 billion guest arrivals globally, is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to strengthen their technical team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the reliability infrastructure of a platform that connects millions of hosts with guests worldwide.

The position demands a seasoned professional who will be instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive, enterprise-wide SRE program. As a senior technical contributor, you'll be responsible for architecting solutions that ensure the robust performance and reliability of Airbnb's infrastructure and products. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to influence across the organization.

Working at Airbnb means joining a company that values connection and belonging at its core. The organization operates with a unique five-stakeholder approach, considering the needs of employees, shareholders, hosts, guests, and communities in all decision-making processes. This creates an environment where long-term thinking and sustainable solutions are prioritized.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years of software engineering experience, with significant expertise in system architecture and design. You'll be expected to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive reliability standards across the organization. The role offers competitive compensation ($244,000 - $304,000), along with equity, bonuses, and unique benefits like Employee Travel Credits.

This remote position offers the flexibility of working from home while maintaining connection with the broader team through occasional office visits and offsites. Join Airbnb to make a lasting impact on a platform that has revolutionized how people travel and experience the world.

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Responsibilities For Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

  • Develop long-term Reliability roadmap and strategy
  • Design and implement company-wide SRE architecture and standards
  • Create scalable incident management processes
  • Foster SRE/Reliability model within engineering culture
  • Develop Production Readiness standards
  • Build partnerships with engineering leaders
  • Mentor and lead Site Reliability Engineers
  • Ensure overall performance and reliability of infrastructure and products

Requirements For Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

  • BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience as senior-level technical lead or architect
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Expertise in building and scaling high-availability systems
  • Deep understanding of multi-cloud environments

Benefits For Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Bonus
  • Equity

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