[Hiring] Staff Systems Engineer @Airbnb

Role Description

We are seeking a high-caliber Staff Systems Engineer to lead our Oracle EPM Planning systems and processes. This is a critical role within the Airbnb BizTech organization supporting Finance. The ideal candidate will be the primary technical architect and developer of the EPM environment with in-depth subject matter expertise in the Finance Budgeting and Forecasting function. Responsibilities include:

• Financial forecast modeling
• System and AI-driven process transformation
• Integration with the data warehouse
• Technical mastery to translate complex business requirements into scalable Oracle EPM solutions

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & System Admin
  • Lead the design, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle EPM Planning modules (Financials, Workforce, Capital, Cash Forecast, Long Range Planning, etc).
• Calculations & Modeling
  • Develop and enhance complex business rules and calc scripts.
  • Proficiency in Groovy Scripting for advanced data and forecast modeling.
• Data Integration
  • Architect and monitor data flows with AWS data warehouse, Oracle ERP Cloud, Workday leverage Data Management, EPM Automate and internal Airbnb integration tools.
• Environment Management
  • Manage the monthly Oracle patch cycle, including regression testing and impact analysis of new features.
• FP&A Functional Support
  • Partner closely with FP&A to continue to streamline the budget and forecasting process by automating manual offline models and enhancing data integration to reduce forecast cycle and improve accuracy.
  • Build and maintain critical and complex reports using Financial Reporting Web Studio; Smart View expert assisting finance users with ad-hoc analysis and template creation.
  • Monthly forecast cycle user support to resolve critical issues timely; engage Oracle support when needed.
• Forecasting & AI Strategy
  • Collaborate closely with Finance & Tech leaders to set strategies to deliver next gen capabilities, drive initiatives and projects with clear business value and impact.
  • AI/ML proficiency with hands-on experiences on agentic AI and workflows.
  • The ability to identify opportunities and drive FP&A adoption to transform processes into AI-generated forecast, analysis and insights.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of hands-on experience in Oracle Hyperion/EPM (minimum 4 years in EPM Cloud).
• Experience with EPM automate, groovy scripting, building forms, complex reports, application optimization, and administering user access.
• 6+ years of experience supporting finance functions (FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Tax) with strong financial statement literacy.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation, pipeline troubleshooting, and ad-hoc analysis against warehouse tables.
• Strong experience driving integrations between Oracle EPM and ERP via OIC or equivalent middleware.
• Experience operating data orchestration and ETL/ELT pipelines: monitoring workflow health, managing and re-running failed tasks, reviewing execution logs, and coordinating pipeline incidents with owning teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to confidently lead and drive cross functional stakeholder meetings.
• Exceptional skills in translating business requirements into scalable solutions within or outside of EPM Planning.

Requirements

• Provide options and recommendations for decision making.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $180,000 — $225,000 USD.
• Role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Company Description

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.