Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure

Airbnb, the global leader in connecting hosts and guests since 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Database Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in managing Airbnb's storage solutions, focusing on providing reliable, secure, and performant data storage systems. As a member of the storage team, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and be the resident expert on data storage solutions.

The position involves working with AWS Aurora and various database systems, requiring expertise in performance optimization, security implementation, and scalability management. You'll be responsible for designing frameworks, maintaining database ecosystems, and ensuring robust operations through automation and documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about large-scale database infrastructure. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across the organization, participate in incident response, and have a direct impact on Airbnb's critical systems. The role offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $254,000) and the flexibility of remote work within the US.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of industry experience, strong systems and infrastructure knowledge, and expertise in languages like Python, Ruby, Java, or Go. Experience with AWS Aurora, MySQL, and NoSQL databases is highly valued. You'll be joining a company committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a chance to work on systems that support millions of users worldwide.

Join Airbnb's mission to create authentic connections worldwide while working on challenging technical problems at scale. Your expertise will help maintain and improve the infrastructure that powers one of the world's leading travel platforms.