Staff Software Engineer, Network - Edge

A platform connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests worldwide, founded in 2007 in San Francisco.
$204,000 - $255,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Network - Edge

Airbnb, a globally recognized platform connecting hosts and travelers since 2007, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Network/Edge Experience team within the Cloud Infrastructure organization. This role is integral to maintaining and evolving Airbnb's production network infrastructure, which serves millions of users worldwide.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud native network technologies, focusing on layers 4-7 of the network stack. As a key member of the team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining critical infrastructure components that ensure seamless connectivity between Airbnb's users, hosts, and services globally. The role involves working with modern technologies including Kubernetes and Istio, and contributing to significant initiatives such as global traffic load balancing, disaster recovery, and edge security.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the chance to impact both Airbnb's infrastructure and the broader technology community. As a CNCF member, Airbnb actively participates in open source communities, allowing you to collaborate with industry peers and contribute to solving cloud native engineering challenges at scale. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems, edge computing, and security.

The role offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $255,000), equity, and unique benefits like Employee Travel Credits. Working in a remote capacity, you'll be part of a mission-driven company that values innovation and inclusion. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about infrastructure, security, and high-scale distributed systems to make a significant impact at a company that's revolutionizing the travel and hospitality industry.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Network - Edge

  • Work with open source technologies to build next generation cross-region gateways and load balancers
  • Deliver privacy, security and Antibot/DDoS solutions on the edge
  • Optimize network performance for Airbnb services
  • Guide software developers through project lifecycle
  • Communicate project progress to stakeholders
  • Mentor and support team members
  • Improve Edge Operations by optimizing observability and reducing tech debt

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Network - Edge

Kubernetes
  • BS, MS or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 12+ years of relevant work experience in infrastructure
  • Experience delivering large scale multi-year roadmap with external dependencies
  • Experience running large scale edge systems in native Public Cloud
  • Experience protecting websites against DDoS, Bot, and scrapers
  • Strong ownership and experience building and operating high-scale, distributed systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem solver with team leadership experience
  • Passion for privacy, security, availability, and operational excellence

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Network - Edge

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits

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