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Staff Data Engineer, Tech Foundations
DataRemote — US
Published on 2026-10-16
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About this role
The Staff Data Engineer will lead the architecture and implementation of impactful data pipelines at Airbnb, focusing on complex data related to AI usage, costs, and financial metrics. The role requires hands-on technical leadership and collaboration across teams to develop reliable data systems that influence business decisions.
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
Enterprise Core Datasets
Stack
SQLPythonScalaApache Spark
What you'll do
- Lead architecture and operation of high-impact data pipelines
- Partner with stakeholders to define consistency in data models
- Evolve datasets to link revenue with cost drivers
- Build ingestion pipelines for enterprise applications
- Translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical designs
- Establish automated data quality controls and monitoring
- Optimize data processing and storage for efficiency
- Own production reliability through incident response
What we're looking for
- 9+ years of relevant experience in data engineering
- Deep expertise in SQL and programming in Python or Scala
- Experience with distributed processing technologies
- Strong data modeling skills
- Proven track record in building reliable data pipelines
- Experience with data quality controls and governance
- Strong performance engineering skills
- Ability to communicate architectural tradeoffs
Nice to have
- Experience with AI usage measurement
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools
- Knowledge of modern table formats like Apache Iceberg