Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Airbnb connects hosts offering unique stays with guests, enabling authentic community connections across the globe since 2007.
$244,000 - $304,000
Site Reliability
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
12+ years of experience
Travel

Description For Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Airbnb, a global platform connecting hosts and travelers since 2007, is seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to drive their enterprise-wide reliability initiatives. This role is crucial in developing and implementing long-term reliability strategies that ensure the robust performance of Airbnb's infrastructure and products. The position offers an opportunity to work with a company that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals across the globe.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing company-wide SRE standards, creating scalable incident management processes, and fostering a reliability-focused culture. They will work closely with engineering teams to optimize infrastructure and ensure high availability of systems. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as the Sr. Staff Engineer will mentor other SREs and build strategic partnerships across the organization.

With a competitive compensation package ranging from $244,000 to $304,000 USD, plus benefits including equity, bonuses, and Employee Travel Credits, this position offers an attractive opportunity for experienced engineers. The role is remote-eligible within the US, with occasional office visits required. Airbnb's commitment to inclusion and belonging makes it an ideal workplace for diverse talent to contribute to building reliable, scalable systems that serve millions of users worldwide.

The position requires 12+ years of software engineering experience, with significant focus on system architecture in consumer-facing technology companies. The successful candidate will join a community-based organization that values connection and belonging, working to ensure the success of all stakeholders - hosts, guests, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

  • Develop roadmap with long-term vision for Reliability
  • 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 other Site Reliability Engineers
  • Create a culture where Reliability is a state of mind

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 a senior-level technical lead or architect
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated 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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