Staff Software Engineer, Unified Data Store

Airbnb

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

On-site · On-site (see listing for address)

Experience

Senior · 9+ years

Job description

Lead the multi-year roadmap and long-term architecture for the UDS client stack, balancing immediate execution with systemic platform evolution
Design and operate a high-performance data access layer that abstracts complexities like indexing, replication, and global consistency models
Lead deep-dive design reviews and establish best practices for building fault-tolerant distributed systems across the organization
Act as a bridge between infrastructure and product, creating a unified interface that simplifies how engineers interact with complex data systems
Partner with UDS and Data Infrastructure teams globally to align architecture, drive adoption, and deliver high-impact solutions
Company mission
Airbnb believes diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, allowing the company to attract creatively-led people and develop the best products, services and solutions

9+ years of relevant industry experience, with a proven track record of operating at a Senior or Staff level in a high-growth environment
Deep expertise in large-scale distributed systems, including storage internals, networking, and consistency models
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions across multiple teams, and mentor senior talent
A passion for building high-performance infrastructure services that prioritize developer experience and system reliability at scale
Exceptional ability to articulate complex infrastructure challenges to both technical partners and internal customers
A strong interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including Applied AI, to optimize data management and system observability
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