Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Remote · USD 212,000-265,000 · 2+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 6, 2026

At a glance

The Cloud Infrastructure team is responsible for delivering and operating the foundational platforms and cloud environment that power Airbnb.
As a Software Engineer on the Cloud Infrastructure team, you will be at the forefront of developing the infrastructure platform that supports all teams across Airbnb.

Innovate and build cutting-edge cloud-native infrastructure using public cloud technologies.
Deliver secure, efficient, mature, and highly available frameworks and platforms that simplify infrastructure complexity.
Optimize and enhance existing systems and services to boost performance and operational efficiency.
Improve system availability by implementing industry best practices in distributed systems.
Collaborate with a diverse team of talented infrastructure engineers to establish a solid foundation for Airbnb’s technological growth in the coming decade.

10+ years of experience years of industry experience with a BS/Masters and 2+ years with a PhD, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience
Proven track record in developing and operating large-scale technical projects in collaboration with experienced engineers.
Expertise with public cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings (e.g., EC2).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
A full-cycle developer mentality with strong ownership and experience in building and operating high-scale, distributed systems throughout the software life cycle.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within and across engineering teams.
Strong problem-solving abilities and solid production debugging skills.
A passion for efficiency, availability, reliability, and overall system quality.

The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.