Staff Software Engineer, Database Infrastructure

Airbnb's Storage team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Database Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in providing reliable, secure, and performant data storage solutions that support Airbnb's global platform. As a resident expert, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and talented engineers to manage mission-critical data storage solutions including transactional, NoSQL, KV, and document stores.

The position involves significant responsibility in operating and supporting Airbnb's database systems on AWS Aurora, partnering across organizations to optimize database performance, security, and reliability. You'll be designing frameworks and maintaining the database ecosystem, including crucial aspects like schema management, monitoring, and service discovery integration.

This is a remote-eligible position within the United States, offering a competitive salary range of $204,000 - $255,000 USD, plus equity and benefits. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and strong expertise in database systems, infrastructure fundamentals, and programming languages like Python, Ruby, Java, or Go.

You'll be joining a company with a remarkable history of growth since 2007, now connecting over 5 million hosts with billions of guests globally. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring both hands-on database management and architectural design skills. The position includes on-call responsibilities for high-priority issues, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Working at Airbnb means being part of a company committed to diversity and inclusion, offering unique opportunities to shape the future of global hospitality through technology. The role provides a perfect blend of technical challenges, strategic impact, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge database technologies at scale.