Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Airbnb, a global leader in the travel and hospitality industry, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This role sits within the Networking team of Airbnb's Cloud Infrastructure organization, which is responsible for the entire production network infrastructure that powers Airbnb's worldwide operations.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud native network stack technologies from Layer3 to Layer7. You'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining critical infrastructure components that connect Airbnb's users and services across the globe. The role involves working with open source communities, particularly in the CNCF ecosystem, and collaborating with peer companies to solve cloud native engineering challenges at scale.

As a senior engineer, you'll be involved in defining and influencing major infrastructure initiatives, including global traffic load balancing, disaster recovery, next-generation service mesh, cross-region gateways, and edge security. The role requires expertise in virtual network architecture on public cloud providers and experience with large-scale networking systems.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $191,000 to $223,000 USD, and while it's remote-eligible within the US, you'll have opportunities for occasional in-person collaboration at Airbnb offices. You'll be joining a mission-driven company that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, working alongside talented engineers who are passionate about building systems that enable people to connect and belong anywhere in the world.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise in cloud infrastructure with a collaborative mindset and a passion for solving complex networking challenges at global scale. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact not just within Airbnb but also in the broader open source community through contributions to projects like Kubernetes and Istio.