Airbnb is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure to join our Data Warehouse Infrastructure team. You will architect, design, and implement our next-generation big data compute platform, which serves as the foundational infrastructure for data collection, management, and analysis at scale.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

6+ years of professional experience in data infrastructure, with a deep focus on big data technologies.
Expert-level knowledge of big data technologies, including Spark, Trino, Kubernetes, and AWS EMR.
Strong programming abilities in languages such as Java, Scala, and SQL.
Extensive experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
Familiarity with a variety of database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL.
Capacity to diagnose and resolve complex issues within data infrastructure environments.
Proven track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, evaluate potential solutions, and manage system testing and integration.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to thrive and contribute effectively within a team-oriented setting.

Nice to Have

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Technical Stack

Hadoop, Spark, Trino, Iceberg, Airflow, Java, Scala, SQL, AWS EMR

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Data Warehouse Infrastructure team, responsible for the core big data infrastructure used by hundreds of engineers across the company.