196K–230K USD / year
Senior Software Engineer, Storage
BackendWorkplace — United States
Published on 2026-09-24
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About this role
Airbnb is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on their Transactional Storage Services team, focusing on database internals and performance optimization of a NewSQL database. The role involves diagnosing SQL latency issues and contributing to open-source database projects.
About the company
Airbnb is a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering unique accommodations and experiences in various destinations. The platform serves individuals seeking short-term lodging as well as hosts looking to monetize their properties.
The team
Database Kernel team
Stack
NewSQLSQLKubernetes
What you'll do
- Analyze query plans and execution paths
- Tune storage engine behavior for workloads
- Drive root cause analysis on high-severity incidents
- Implement traffic prioritization at the storage layer
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong SQL skills and understanding of query execution
- Deep knowledge of storage engine internals
- Experience with distributed databases is a plus
Nice to have
- Familiarity with NewSQL systems like TiDB
- Experience with open-source database contributions