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Staff Software Engineer, Event Logging

Airbnb

$204,000 - $259,000
Apr 15, 2025
Remote, US
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Airbnb needs to improve its logging infrastructure to capture, process, and leverage event data at scale.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in backend programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala, or Python)
  • Proven experience with real-time event processing systems, particularly with large-scale distributed data processing frameworks like Spark or Flink and messaging frameworks like Kafka
  • Hands-on experience with modern ETL frameworks like Airflow
  • Understanding of data security, privacy principles, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
  • Knowledge of observability and monitoring best practices
  • Background in data governance and schema management
  • Experience with high-throughput data pipelines

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing next-generation logging systems that process billions of events daily
  • Architecting scalable solutions for real-time and batch event processing
  • Driving technical discussions and decision-making across teams
  • Designing and implementing robust data governance systems ensuring proper event ownership and lineage
  • Optimizing event ingestion pipelines handling billions of events per day
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, assess logging needs, and design efficient solutions that align with business objectives
  • Identifying and implementing automation opportunities to improve logging efficiency

Other

  • 9+ years of experience with a BS/Masters or 6+ years with a PhD
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience building trusted partnerships across diverse teams
  • Strong mentorship and technical leadership capabilities
  • Occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager
  • Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity