Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

The Community You Will Join:

Data represents the voice of Airbnb’s users at scale. The Data Warehouse Infrastructure team is responsible for the foundational big data infrastructure, which is used by hundreds of engineers to collect, manage, and analyze data at scale. We are using open source technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Trino, Iceberg, Airflow etc.

A Typical Day:

• Architect, design, and implement Airbnb's next-generation big data compute platform to support data ETL, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.
• Manage and operate the platform, continually enhancing its reliability, performance, observability, and cost-efficiency.
• Produce high-quality, maintainable, and self-documenting code, actively participating in code review processes.
• Contribute to open-source software and drive meaningful industry impact.

Your Expertise:

Qualifications

• Education: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).
• Experience: 6+ years of professional experience in data infrastructure, with a deep focus on big data technologies.

Technical Skills

• Big Data Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of big data technologies, including Spark, Trino, Kunbernates, and AWS EMR.
• Programming: Strong programming abilities in languages such as Java, Scala, and SQL.
• System Design: Extensive experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Database Systems: Familiarity with a variety of database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL.
• Troubleshooting: Capacity to diagnose and resolve complex issues within data infrastructure environments.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, evaluate potential solutions, and manage system testing and integration.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to thrive and contribute effectively within a team-oriented setting.

Your 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. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our 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.

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