Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
The Community You Will Join:
Data represents the voice of Airbnb’s users at scale. The Data Warehouse Infrastructure team is responsible for the foundational big data infrastructure, which is used by hundreds of engineers to collect, manage, and analyze data at scale. We are using open source technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Trino, Iceberg, Airflow etc.
A Typical Day:
- Architect, design, and implement Airbnb's next-generation big data compute platform to support data ETL, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.
- Manage and operate the platform, continually enhancing its reliability, performance, observability, and cost-efficiency.
- Produce high-quality, maintainable, and self-documenting code, actively participating in code review processes.
- Contribute to open-source software and drive meaningful industry impact.
Your Expertise:
Qualifications
- Education: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).
- Experience: 6+ years of professional experience in data infrastructure, with a deep focus on big data technologies.
Technical Skills
- Big Data Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of big data technologies, including Spark, Trino, Kunbernates, and AWS EMR.
- Programming: Strong programming abilities in languages such as Java, Scala, and SQL.
- System Design: Extensive experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
- Database Systems: Familiarity with a variety of database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL.
- Troubleshooting: Capacity to diagnose and resolve complex issues within data infrastructure environments.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, evaluate potential solutions, and manage system testing and integration.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to thrive and contribute effectively within a team-oriented setting.
Your Location:
This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [email protected]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.
We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
How We'll Take Care of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional experience in data infrastructure with focus on big data technologies
- Expert knowledge of big data technologies including Spark, Trino, Kubernetes, AWS EMR
- Strong programming skills in Java, Scala, and SQL
- Experience in designing and maintaining scalable, fault-tolerant systems
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database systems
Airbnb Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbnb and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbnb.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay ranges and total compensation components are increasingly disclosed, and country-level pay practices avoid location-based cuts, which feedback suggests improves consistency and perceived fairness.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive core health coverage for employees, mental health resources, and substantial dependent support are repeatedly highlighted as robust and a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, a winter shutdown, sabbaticals, and paid volunteer time are described as extensive, with parental leave and phased return options reinforcing time-off flexibility.
Airbnb Insights
What We Do
Airbnb is a community based on connection and belonging—a community that was born in 2008 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to 4 million hosts who have welcomed over 800 million guest arrivals to about 100,000 cities in almost every country and region across the globe. Hosts on Airbnb are everyday people who share their worlds to provide guests with the feeling of connection and being at home. At Airbnb, we believe that hosts, guests and the communities where we operate are all stakeholders we have a responsibility to serve, and that by serving them alongside our employees and investors, we will build an enduringly successful company.
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