Airbnb, a global hospitality platform that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals, is seeking a Staff Data Platform Engineer to join their Community Support Platform organization. This role is crucial in providing the trusted data foundation and metrics that power operations across the company. The position focuses on the intersection of platform and data engineering, requiring expertise in building and maintaining robust data pipelines, APIs, and processing systems.
The role involves working with various data sources and frameworks, building solutions for data practitioners, and enabling the next generation of Generative AI products. You'll be responsible for developing automation and standardization processes for data logging, enrichment, and serving ML training needs. The position requires deep technical expertise in distributed systems, data warehousing, and ETL processes, combined with strong collaboration skills.
As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead architectural discussions, mentor team members, and drive technical direction across teams. The role offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $255,000), along with equity, bonuses, and employee travel credits. This is a remote position within the US, with occasional office visits or offsites as needed.
The ideal candidate will bring 9+ years of industry experience, strong technical skills in data processing and distributed systems, and a proven track record of building scalable solutions. You'll be joining a company committed to diversity and inclusion, working on projects that directly impact millions of hosts and guests worldwide.