Staff Software Engineer, Viaduct - Remote

Overview

The Staff Software Engineer will join the Viaduct team at Airbnb, working on a unified data access layer and platform that connects much of Airbnb's online data, enhancing the developer experience and performance.

In Short

• Join the Viaduct team, a key infrastructure service at Airbnb.
• Work on the new version of Viaduct called “Viaduct Modern”.
• Contribute to both short-term and long-term improvements of the Viaduct system.
• Engage in high-impact coding projects and define project requirements.
• Collaborate with product teams and support Viaduct developers.
• Focus on performance, reliability, and observability improvements.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Be involved in both backend services and API development.
• Leverage expertise in GraphQL and Kotlin.
• Participate in the migration of tenants to the new system.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Proficiency in working with product and infrastructure engineers.
• Experience with critical online backend services.
• Strong coding skills in complex domains.
• Expertise in GraphQL and Kotlin preferred.
• Ability to work in vaguely scoped areas.
• Experience with performance and cost optimization.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to support a diverse developer base.
• Willingness to work occasionally at an Airbnb office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $204,000 - $255,000 USD.
• Bonus and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee Travel Credits.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Disability inclusive application process.
• Support for a broad talent pool.