Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Airbnb

. Develop and operate foundational cloud infrastructure platforms supporting Airbnb services .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $212,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and operating cloud infrastructure platforms, with a strong focus on public cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and distributed systems. Proven ability to enhance system performance and availability while collaborating effectively with engineering teams.

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Public Cloud Expertise (AWS, GCP, Azure)Kubernetes Operation at ScaleContainerization (Docker)Distributed Systems Best PracticesStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure DevelopmentInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Capacity Management ToolsCloud Infrastructure AutomationPerformance OptimizationProduction DebuggingFull-Cycle DevelopmentHigh-Scale System OperationDeveloper APIsCLIs

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingOwnershipPassion for EfficiencyReliability

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesDockerEC2Cloud-Native TechnologiesAutoscaling Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureTechnical ProjectsOpen Source CommunityEngineering ChallengesSystem Availability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerEC2Google Cloud PlatformKubernetesOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and operate foundational cloud infrastructure platforms supporting Airbnb services
Operate and deliver developer APIs and CLIs, Kubernetes infrastructure, autoscaling and capacity management tools, and cloud infrastructure automation
Build cutting-edge cloud-native infrastructure using public cloud technologies
Deliver secure, efficient, mature, and highly available frameworks and platforms that simplify infrastructure complexity
Optimize and enhance existing systems and services to improve performance and operational efficiency
Improve system availability by implementing distributed-systems best practices
Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to establish a foundation for Airbnb’s technological growth
Work with the open source community and peer companies on cloud-native engineering challenges at scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of industry experience with a BS/Masters and 2+ years with a PhD, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
Proven track record developing and operating large-scale technical projects in collaboration with experienced engineers
Expertise with public cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their Infrastructure as a Service offerings, such as EC2
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
Full-cycle developer mentality with strong ownership and experience building and operating high-scale, distributed systems throughout the software life cycle
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within and across engineering teams
Strong problem-solving abilities and solid production debugging skills
Passion for efficiency, availability, reliability, and overall system quality
Proven track record operating Kubernetes at scale

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Benefits eligibility
Employee Travel Credits
Remote work eligibility
Occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with the manager
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities