212K–265K USD / year
Staff Software Engineer, Data Authoring
DataRemote — USA
Published on 2026-10-09
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About this role
As a Staff Software Engineer at Airbnb, you will work on the Minerva data authoring platform, transforming raw data into actionable insights for internal users. You will tackle ambiguous problems, collaborate with teams, and drive project delivery to enhance experimentation and data utilization across the company.
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
Minerva team
Stack
JavaKotlinScalaGoPythonTypeScript
What you'll do
- Build and extend Minerva's core services
- Drive high-impact workstreams end to end
- Partner with users to define and scope solutions
- Track semantic layer techniques and database capabilities
- Own design, implementation, testing, and on-call for systems
What we're looking for
- 9+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
- Deep proficiency in at least one modern programming language
- Experience with data platforms or tooling
- Strong command of OOP, API design, and distributed systems
- Ability to drive cross-team projects independently
Nice to have
- Experience with experimentation platforms
- Familiarity with metrics, semantic layers, or BI platforms
- Knowledge of query engines and optimization techniques
- Experience authoring DSLs or APIs for data transformations