Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

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Salary

$191K-$225K From the posting source

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

78% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source

Seniority

Senior From the posting source

Work mode

Remote From the posting source

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0 days From the posting source

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About this role

Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure USA - Remote 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

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