Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse

• Design and build the next generation big data compute platform for data ETL, analytics, and machine learning at Airbnb.


• Operate, manage, and improve the platform's reliability, performance, observability, and cost efficiency.


• Write maintainable, self-documenting code and perform code reviews.


• Work on and contribute to open source software with industry impact.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.


• 10+ years of experience working with data infrastructure, with a focus on big data technologies.


• Proficiency in big data technologies such as Spark, Presto/Trino, Kubernetes.


• Strong programming skills in Java or Scala.


• Extensive experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.


• Demonstrated expertise in multithreading and concurrency programming.


• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database systems.


• Ability to collaborate with other teams to define system requirements, identify solutions, and test and integrate systems.


• Capacity to troubleshoot and resolve complex data infrastructure problems.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and building scalable big data compute platforms, with proficiency in technologies such as Spark and Kubernetes. Strong programming skills in Java or Scala, along with a solid understanding of distributed systems and data infrastructure management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Big Data Technologies


• Java Programming


• Spark Proficiency


• Kubernetes Management


• Distributed Systems Design

Hard Skills

• Big Data Technologies


• Java Programming


• Scala Programming


• Multithreading


• Concurrency Programming


• SQL Database Systems


• NoSQL Database Systems


• Data Infrastructure Management


• ETL Processes


• Analytics

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving


• Written Communication


• Verbal Communication


• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science


• MS in Computer Science


• PhD in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

• Data ETL


• Analytics


• Machine Learning


• Open Source Software


• Fault-Tolerant Systems

Tools & Technologies

• Spark


• Presto


• Trino


• Kubernetes