Senior Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Airbnb, a global platform that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals since 2007, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for their Site Reliability Engineering team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the reliability infrastructure of one of the world's leading travel platforms.

The position involves leading the technical direction of Airbnb's reliability strategy, working at the intersection of infrastructure scalability and system performance. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing company-wide SRE architecture, creating scalable incident management processes, and ensuring the robust performance of Airbnb's global infrastructure.

The role requires a seasoned professional with 12+ years of software engineering experience and a proven track record in system architecture and design. You'll be expected to bring both technical expertise and leadership skills, mentoring other engineers while driving technical innovation. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $244,000 to $304,000 USD, plus equity and benefits.

This is a remote position within the United States, offering the flexibility of working from home while occasionally collaborating in person at Airbnb offices. You'll be joining a company that values connection and belonging, working alongside teams that serve millions of hosts and guests worldwide. The role presents an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader who wants to make a significant impact on a platform that connects people and places globally.