Staff Software Engineer, Event Logging

Airbnb is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Event Logging team, responsible for managing the company's logging infrastructure that processes billions of events daily. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building and optimizing large-scale event processing systems. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape how Airbnb captures, processes, and leverages data at scale.

The ideal candidate will lead critical initiatives in designing next-generation logging systems, drive architectural decisions, and establish logging standards across the organization. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Analytics, and AI/ML to enable data-driven decision-making and enhance user experiences.

This role requires deep technical expertise in backend programming languages, distributed systems, and real-time event processing. The position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $260,000), equity, and the flexibility of remote work within the US. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Airbnb's technical infrastructure while working with a team that values innovation and technical excellence.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for mentoring team members, driving technical discussions, and implementing robust data governance systems. The role combines technical challenges of handling billions of events daily with the leadership aspects of guiding teams and influencing technical direction across the organization.