Staff Software Engineer, Event Logging

Airbnb is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Event Logging team, a crucial component of their data infrastructure. This role offers an opportunity to shape how Airbnb captures, processes, and leverages event data at massive scale, processing billions of events daily. The Event Logging team is responsible for establishing logging standards, optimizing data storage, and enabling seamless data production and consumption across the platform.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead critical initiatives that directly impact Airbnb's data-driven decision-making capabilities. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks while collaborating with cross-functional partners across Product, Analytics, and AI/ML teams. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in distributed systems, data engineering, and large-scale event processing.

The position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $259,000) and the flexibility of remote work within the US. You'll be part of a team that values innovation and technical excellence, with opportunities to mentor others and influence technical direction. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in backend programming, experience with real-time event processing systems, and strong leadership capabilities.

Working at Airbnb means joining a company that has transformed the travel industry, connecting millions of hosts with guests worldwide. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a collaborative environment where diverse ideas foster innovation. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on a platform that processes data at a massive scale while working with some of the most advanced technologies in the industry.