Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure Service
Description For Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure Service
Join Airbnb's Unified Data System (UDS) team as a Staff Software Engineer focused on database infrastructure. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the storage backbone that handles all of Airbnb's critical data, serving over 150 million users worldwide. You'll work on three major initiatives: the Unified Data Access Gateway, which simplifies product data access and management; AirSchema, a comprehensive data schematization solution; and Data Ingestion systems for warehouse and real-time data processing.
As a technical expert, you'll be responsible for developing high-performance infrastructure service APIs and guiding product teams in optimizing large-scale systems. The position requires deep expertise in distributed systems and database technologies, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge storage solutions that directly impact Airbnb's global operations.
The role offers the flexibility of remote work within the US, with occasional office visits or offsites as needed. You'll be part of a team that values reliability, scalability, efficiency, security, and world-class user experience as core tenets. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on the infrastructure powering one of the world's leading travel platforms.
Working at Airbnb means joining a company with a rich history of innovation since 2007, connecting millions of hosts with billions of guests globally. The compensation package includes competitive base pay, potential bonuses, equity, benefits, and unique perks like Employee Travel Credits, reflecting Airbnb's commitment to taking care of its employees.
Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure Service
- Build and operate a data access gateway for managing online product data
- Build and operate a generalized data schematization solution (AirSchema)
- Build and operate data ingestion system for warehouse data and change data capture
- Provide guidance to Airbnb product teams on technology use in large scale systems
- Work on storage system storing critical Airbnb user, listing and financial data
Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure Service
- 9+ years of relevant industry experience
- Hands-on experience in building and operating large-scale distributed systems
- Solid understanding of systems and infrastructure fundamentals
- Ability to own and dive deeply in a complex code base
- Knack for writing clean, readable, testable, maintainable code
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a remote-working environment
Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure Service
- Employee Travel Credits
