Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Transactional Database - Remote

Overview

The Staff Software Engineer will join the Transactional Storage Services team at Airbnb, focusing on designing and operating a new open-source NewSQL database that is crucial for managing critical user and financial data.

In Short

• Work with a modern distributed database system.
• Enhance database performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Investigate issues in a large-scale distributed database.
• Design frameworks for database monitoring and operations.
• Deliver zero-downtime replication pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve operational rigor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated with database technologies and trends.
• Contribute to the open-source community.
• Participate in incident response activities.

Requirements

• 9+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with distributed NoSQL or NewSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems fundamentals.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Strong debugging and monitoring skills.
• Excellent communication skills in a remote environment.
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with automation frameworks and tooling.
• Knowledge of database schema design and query profiling.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $191,000 - $225,000 USD.
• Eligibility for bonuses and equity.
• Employee Travel Credits.
• Flexible working environment.
• Inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to diverse ideas and innovative projects.
• Commitment to disability inclusion.
• Regular team-building activities.
• Supportive management and mentorship programs.