Staff Data Engineer

Airbnb is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to join one of three key teams: Communication and Connectivity, Users, Listings, and Marketplace Data and AI, or BizTech. This role is crucial in ensuring every area of Airbnb has trustworthy data to fuel insight and innovation. You'll work with petabyte-scale data systems, designing and implementing robust data pipelines that power critical business decisions.

The position offers the opportunity to work on significant projects like company-wide Tier-1 metrics, including Gross Booking Value and Revenue, and innovative areas like Unit of Economics. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and business partners, to build scalable solutions that impact Airbnb's core operations.

As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting both batch and real-time data systems, ensuring data quality and performance, and contributing to Airbnb's Data Engineering Paved Path. The role requires expertise in distributed data platforms, strong programming skills, and the ability to handle complex business problems at scale.

The ideal candidate will bring technical leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor team members. This position offers the opportunity to shape data engineering practices not just within your team but across Airbnb as a whole, while working on systems that directly impact the company's success and growth.

Working at Airbnb means joining a company committed to connecting people globally, with a strong focus on inclusion and belonging. The role offers competitive compensation, including bonus and equity opportunities, along with the flexibility of remote work within eligible US states.