Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse Compute
Description For Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse Compute
Airbnb is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Data Warehouse Compute team. This role is part of the Data Warehouse Infrastructure team, responsible for foundational big data infrastructure used by hundreds of engineers to collect, manage, and analyze data at scale. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience working with data infrastructure, focusing on big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Trino, and AWS EMR. Key responsibilities include designing and building the next-generation big data compute platform, improving reliability and performance, and contributing to open-source software. The role requires strong programming skills in Java and Scala, expertise in distributed systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams. This US-remote position offers a competitive salary range of $204,000 - $259,000 USD, along with potential bonuses, equity, and benefits. Airbnb values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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 at Airbnb
- 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
- 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, identify potential solutions, and test and integrate systems
- Capacity to troubleshoot and resolve complex data infrastructure problems
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse Compute
- Bonus
- Equity
- Employee Travel Credits
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