Staff Data Engineer, BizTech
Description For Staff Data Engineer, BizTech
Airbnb, the global hospitality platform that has facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals since 2007, is seeking a Staff Data Engineer for their BizTech team. This role is crucial to Airbnb's operations, focusing on managing critical data related to Tax, Payments, and Legal regulations, as well as essential business tools like CRM, Jira, and Workday.
As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership in addressing BizTech's diverse data engineering needs and driving long-term strategies. The position requires a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, working with distributed data platforms and modern data processing technologies. You'll be responsible for designing scalable solutions and contributing to a world-class data engineering environment.
The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by building and maintaining critical data systems that power Airbnb's business operations. You'll work with cross-functional teams, influence data engineering practices across the organization, and help shape the company's Data Engineering Paved Path. The position requires strong technical skills in data processing, distributed systems, and programming languages like Java, Python, or Scala.
This is an ideal role for an experienced data engineer who wants to work at scale, mentor others, and contribute to the evolution of data engineering practices at a company that's revolutionizing global travel and hospitality. You'll be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere, working with a unified team committed to innovation and excellence.
Responsibilities For Staff Data Engineer, BizTech
- Lead the design, implementation, and testing of data systems, from architecture to production
- Build batch and real-time data systems that support business needs and critical products
- Ensure data systems' quality, performance, and stability through monitoring and quality assurance
- Design and optimize data models to efficiently meet business and product requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable systems
- Maintain partnerships with backend, data science, and machine learning teams
- Contribute to long-term data strategies and influence data engineering practices
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering best practices
- Advance 3rd party data integrations, enhancing frameworks for data exchange
Requirements For Staff Data Engineer, BizTech
- 9+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's/Master's degree in CS/EE (or 6+ years with a PhD)
- Experience in designing, building, and operating distributed data platforms at large scale
- Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python, with strong skills in data processing and SQL querying
- Experience in designing and optimizing batch and real-time data pipelines
- Strong collaboration skills
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Expertise in data modeling, warehousing, and working with databases
- Experience with integrating machine learning models (preferred)
- Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
- Flexible and innovative approach to new technologies
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