Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Airbnb is a global hospitality platform founded in 2007, connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests worldwide.
$204,000 - $260,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
9+ years of experience
Travel

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Airbnb, a pioneering force in the global hospitality industry since 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Cloud Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in delivering and operating the foundational platforms and cloud environment that power Airbnb's worldwide operations. As a member of the Cloud Native Compute Foundation's end user community, Airbnb is at the forefront of solving cloud native engineering challenges at scale.

The position offers an opportunity to work on fundamental infrastructure components that all other Airbnb teams rely on, including compute platforms, cloud services, service mesh, and networking stack. With a global user base, the role demands a focus on reliability, scalability, efficiency, and high availability.

The ideal candidate will bring 9+ years of experience and deep expertise in cloud technologies, particularly with major providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure. You'll be responsible for building cutting-edge cloud native infrastructure, delivering secure and efficient platforms, and systematically improving system availability through industry best practices.

This remote-eligible position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $204,000 to $260,000 USD, demonstrating Airbnb's commitment to attracting top talent. The role provides an exceptional opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a company that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals globally and continues to revolutionize the travel industry.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

  • Build cutting edge cloud native infrastructure on top of the public cloud
  • Deliver frameworks and platforms that are secure, efficient, mature and highly available
  • Optimize existing systems/services to improve performance and efficiency
  • Systematically improve availability by applying industry and distributed systems best practices
  • Work with infrastructure engineers to build the foundation for Airbnb's technical growth

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Kubernetes
  • 9+ years of industry experience (and/or relevant academic experience)
  • Experience leading and shipping large scope technical projects
  • Expertise with a public cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Familiarity with container and orchestration technologies
  • Full-cycle developer experience with high-scale, distributed systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and production debugging skills
  • Passion for efficiency, availability, and system quality

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Equity

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