212K–265K USD / year
Staff Software Engineer, Data Catalog
DataRemote — USA
Published on 2026-10-16
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About this role
Airbnb is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of Data Catalog infrastructure within its Data Ecosystem. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data assets are cataloged, governed, and meeting both business and regulatory requirements.
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
Data Infrastructure organization
Stack
JavaPythonScalaHiveSparkTrinoFlinkSQL databases
What you'll do
- Develop and implement data catalog products for data discovery
- Implement metadata infrastructure for data governance
- Build end-to-end data lineage products
- Collaborate with teams for metadata quality assurance
- Build metadata integrations for data systems
- Develop scalable metadata onboarding processes
- Implement metadata-driven data policies
What we're looking for
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field
- 9+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience with data storage and processing technologies
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Scala
- Experience with metadata management and integration frameworks
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills