Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Airbnb, a leading global travel and accommodation platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Cloud Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in delivering and operating the foundational platforms and cloud environment that power Airbnb's worldwide operations.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on fundamental infrastructure components that all other teams at Airbnb build upon, including compute platforms, cloud services, service mesh, cloud provisioning, and networking stack. As a member of the Cloud Native Compute Foundation's end user community, Airbnb regularly collaborates with peer companies to tackle cloud native engineering challenges at scale.

The role demands expertise in cloud native infrastructure, with a focus on building secure, efficient, and highly available frameworks that abstract away infrastructure complexity. You'll be working alongside talented infrastructure engineers to create the foundation for Airbnb's technical growth over the next decade. The position requires 9+ years of experience and deep knowledge of public cloud providers and container orchestration technologies.

This remote position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $204,000 to $255,000 USD, plus benefits including equity, bonus, and Employee Travel Credits. You'll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, working on systems that serve millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication skills, bringing experience in leading large-scope technical projects and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems. You'll be at the forefront of cloud infrastructure development, making a significant impact on the platform that connects millions of hosts and guests globally.