Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in performance optimization across backend systems — you've successfully led initiatives that improved system efficiency and reduced latency. Your technical expertise includes working with Kubernetes and observability tools, allowing you to monitor and enhance system performance effectively.

You possess a strong understanding of data pipelines and machine learning infrastructure — you've designed and implemented solutions that leverage these technologies to drive performance improvements. Your ability to analyze complex systems and identify bottlenecks is a key strength that you bring to the team.

Collaboration is at the heart of your work ethic — you thrive in cross-functional environments, engaging with partners to deliver impactful performance enhancements. Your communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts clearly, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

You are proactive in evaluating new hardware and software technologies — you stay updated on industry trends and innovations, ensuring that your team leverages the best tools available for optimal performance. Your analytical mindset allows you to assess the performance of various configurations and make data-driven recommendations.

Desirable

Experience with JVM performance tuning is a plus — you understand how different configurations can impact application performance and are skilled at optimizing resource usage. Familiarity with performance observability metrics, such as CPU and memory usage, will help you contribute to the team's goals.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer in Performance at Airbnb, you will lead efforts to optimize the performance of backend systems across the infrastructure — your work will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of services used by millions of guests and hosts. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining performance observability tools that provide insights into system resource usage — your expertise will help ensure that backend teams have access to the data they need to make informed decisions. You will also evaluate the latest hardware offerings, assessing their potential to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs.

In addition, you will engage in performance testing and benchmarking, providing recommendations based on your findings — your ability to analyze complex data sets will be crucial in driving performance improvements. You will mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

What we offer

Airbnb offers a competitive salary range of $204,000—$255,000 USD, along with potential bonuses and equity options — we value the contributions of our engineers and strive to provide a rewarding compensation package. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the United States, allowing for flexibility in your work environment.

We foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, encouraging you to bring your ideas to the table — your contributions will help shape the future of our performance infrastructure. Join us in making travel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone while working with cutting-edge technologies.