Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse Compute

Airbnb is a global hospitality platform founded in 2007, connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests across the globe.
$204,000 - $260,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Travel

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse Compute

Airbnb, a pioneering force in the global hospitality industry since 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Data Warehouse Infrastructure team. This role is at the heart of Airbnb's data infrastructure, working with cutting-edge big data technologies including Hadoop, Spark, Trino, and Iceberg.

The position offers an opportunity to work on foundational big data infrastructure that serves hundreds of engineers across the organization. You'll be responsible for designing and building next-generation compute platforms that power data ETL, analytics, and machine learning at scale. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring both deep knowledge of distributed systems and the ability to improve platform reliability and efficiency.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be working with a team that values open source contribution and industry impact. The role offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $260,000) and the flexibility of remote work within the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to solve complex data infrastructure challenges at scale while working for a company that connects millions of hosts with billions of guests worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in data infrastructure, strong programming skills in Java and Scala, and extensive knowledge of big data technologies. You'll be joining a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your expertise will help shape the future of how Airbnb processes and analyzes data at scale.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse Compute

  • Design and build the next generation big data compute platform to empower data ETL, analytics and machine learning
  • Operate, manage and improve the reliability, performance, observability and cost efficiency of the platform
  • Write maintainable and self-documenting code, perform code reviews
  • Work on, and contribute to open source software, and have industry impact

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse Compute

Java
Scala
  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
  • 10+ years of experience working with data infrastructure, with a focus on big data technologies
  • Proficiency in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Yarn, Spark, Presto/Trino, Hive, and AWS EMR
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Scala
  • Extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems
  • Demonstrated expertise in multi-threading and concurrency programming
  • Familiar with database systems, both SQL and NoSQL
  • Proven ability to collaborate with other teams to define system requirements
  • Capacity to troubleshoot and resolve complex data infrastructure problems
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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