Staff Software Engineer, Data Engineering @Airbnb
Software Development
Salary $191,000 - $225..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Job Type full-time
Posted 2wks ago

[Hiring] Staff Software Engineer, Data Engineering @Airbnb

2wks ago - Airbnb is hiring a remote Staff Software Engineer, Data Engineering. ๐Ÿ’ธ Salary: $191,000 - $225,000 usd ๐Ÿ“Location: USA

Role Description

At Airbnb, we need to ensure every area of the business has trustworthy data to fuel insight and innovation. Understanding the business need, securing the right data sources, designing usable data models, and building robust & dependable data pipelines are essential skills to meet this goal.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and productionize batch and real-time data systems to support various products and business needs.
  • Ensure the quality, performance, and stability of data systems through robust quality systems and monitoring practices.
  • Design and optimize data models for efficient storage and retrieval to meet critical product and business requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and business partners, to align on data requirements and develop scalable systems.
  • Tune, productionize, and optimize data systems and machine learning models to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with partner engineering teams, including backend, client, data science, and ML teams, to ensure seamless integration and support.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term data strategies and roadmaps, and influence the technical direction of data engineering practices within the organization.
  • Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and performance.

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelorโ€™s and/or Masterโ€™s degree in CS/EE, or equivalent experience, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD.
  • Extensive experience designing, building, and operating robust distributed data platforms (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Flink, HBase) and handling data at the petabyte scale.
  • Strong knowledge of Java, Scala, or Python, and expertise with data processing technologies and query authoring (SQL).
  • Proven ability to design, productionize, and optimize batch and real-time data pipelines and systems, ensuring their quality, performance, and stability.
  • Excellent ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, data scientists, and business partners, to align on requirements and drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data quality, governance, and system reliability.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and conveying complex technical concepts effectively.
  • Expertise in data modeling, warehousing, and working with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and columnar databases (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery).
  • Experience working with machine learning engineers to integrate ML models into data systems and products (preferred but optional).
  • Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship, guiding teams on best practices and contributing to the development of data engineering strategies.
  • Flexibility and innovative thinking to evaluate and incorporate new technologies and methodologies to improve data processes and solutions.

Location

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Base pay range: $191,000 โ€” $225,000 USD.
  • This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
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Staff Software Engineer, Data Engineering @Airbnb
Software Development
Salary $191,000 - $225..
Remote Location
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Job Type full-time
Posted 2wks ago
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