Senior Data Engineer, BizTech

Airbnb is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to provide technical leadership in addressing BizTech’s diverse data engineering needs and driving long-term strategies and best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, building, and operating distributed data platforms, proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python, and strong skills in data processing and SQL querying.

Requirements

• 9+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS/EE (or 6+ years with a PhD)
• Extensive experience in designing, building, and operating distributed data platforms (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Flink) at a large scale
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python, along with strong skills in data processing and SQL querying
• Proven track record of designing and optimizing batch and real-time data pipelines
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with product managers, data scientists, and engineers
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on data quality, governance, and system reliability
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence stakeholders and convey complex technical concepts
• Expertise in data modeling, warehousing, and working with relational and columnar databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Experience with integrating machine learning models into data systems (preferred)
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, with experience guiding teams on best practices and technical strategies