Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

airbnb, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems. This role involves architecting scalable systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in Java, GO, Python, or Scala, and a solid understanding of distributed systems concepts. Join a culture that values creativity and collaboration, and help shape the future of travel technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on software engineering role.
• Strong understanding of distributed system concepts.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement complex systems with performance optimizations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Java

GO

Python

Scala

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

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:

Join our innovative team as a Backend Distributed Systems Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and building scalable, reliable systems that power our global platform. We value creativity and collaboration, and you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, data management, and distributed architectures. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, optimizing performance, and leading technical initiatives, we want to hear from you! Help us shape the future of travel by ensuring our systems are robust, efficient, and ready to meet the demands of users worldwide.

A Typical Day:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Architect and implement complex systems, focusing on data-driven decision making and performance optimizations.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners across the organization to understand and prioritize technical requirements.
• Proactively grow knowledge of leading edge practices and trends.
• Advocate for and participate in efforts with other engineering teams to advance Airbnb’s engineering processes and technical foundations.
• Drive systemic improvements by identifying patterns to streamline development, reduce toil and increase technical quality and operational excellence over time.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Your Expertise:

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on software engineering role.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience.
• Considerable experience working in Java, GO, Python or Scala
• Strong understanding of distributed system concepts, including consistency models, CAP theorem, and distributed algorithms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services related to distributed computing (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data storage solutions in a distributed context.
• Understanding of network protocols, data serialization (e.g., JSON, Protobuf), and API design for distributed systems.
• Ability to analyze and optimize system performance and scalability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work well within engineering organizations and across functions.
• Ability to drive alignment, manage projects and effectively collaborate with stakeholders.

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: [e-mail] . 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.