Staff Automation Engineer, Quality Engineering

Airbnb, a pioneering force in the global hospitality industry, is seeking a Staff Automation Engineer to join their Quality Engineering team. This role represents a unique opportunity to impact the quality of software that serves millions of hosts and guests worldwide. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work, focusing on building and maintaining robust automation frameworks that ensure product quality across Airbnb's extensive platform.

The ideal candidate will lead the implementation of comprehensive test automation strategies, working across the entire testing pyramid from unit tests to end-to-end testing. You'll collaborate closely with product engineering teams to develop and maintain test tools, participate in architectural decisions, and guide designs to enhance modularity and testability. The role requires someone who can navigate complex systems and thrive in working across various technologies and codebases.

As a Staff Automation Engineer, you'll be instrumental in scaling quality engineering processes to meet the needs of both external customers and internal teams. You'll work in a fast-paced environment with short release cycles, leading initiatives to improve existing automation frameworks and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. The position offers the flexibility of remote work within the US, with occasional visits to Airbnb offices or attendance at offsites as needed.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise in test automation with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, working on products that help create meaningful connections across the globe. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex problems that impact millions of users worldwide.