Sr Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Airbnb, a global leader in the travel and accommodation industry that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide, is seeking a Sr Staff Software Engineer specializing in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the reliability infrastructure of one of the world's most impactful travel platforms.

The position demands a seasoned professional with 12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant expertise in system architecture and design. As a Sr Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing company-wide SRE architecture and standards, creating scalable incident management processes, and ensuring the overall performance and reliability of Airbnb's infrastructure and products.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work. You'll be expected to contribute both through code and architecture/design decisions, while also serving as a strategic thought partner within the organization. Key responsibilities include developing production readiness standards, implementing reliable design patterns, and fostering a culture where reliability is a fundamental mindset.

Working in a remote capacity, you'll collaborate with engineering teams across the organization to provide tools, processes, and expertise that enhance service reliability. The position offers competitive compensation ($244,000 - $304,000), along with benefits including equity, bonuses, and Employee Travel Credits.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technical leader who is passionate about building resilient systems at scale and wants to make a significant impact on a platform that connects millions of hosts and guests globally. The role requires not just technical expertise, but also strong leadership and communication skills, as you'll be mentoring other Site Reliability Engineers and building partnerships across the organization.

Join Airbnb's mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, while working on challenging technical problems that affect millions of users worldwide. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability and performance of a platform that has revolutionized the travel industry.