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Senior Software Engineer, Service Tools

Build developer infrastructure for Airbnb’s backend engineering organization, including build systems, CI/CD integrations, monorepo workflows, and editor tooling. The role requires 6+ years of experience, JVM and backend-language expertise, distributed-systems knowledge, and a bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience.

196k – 230k/yr
Remote6+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Build the next-generation build system using technologies such as Bazel.
  • Integrate the build system with CI/CD tooling, including merge queues, code coverage, and integration testing.
  • Improve the IntelliJ editor experience for backend developers.
  • Shape technical strategy to improve developer experience, developer velocity, debuggability, resilience, and reliability while reducing cost.
  • Partner with engineering leaders across Airbnb to drive adoption of new capabilities.
  • Contribute as a player/coach to a high-performance team, ensuring code quality, commitment to craft, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of industry experience.
  • Bachelor's and/or master's degree, preferably in computer science, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in one or more back-end server languages, such as Java, Ruby, Go, or C++.
  • Experience with build systems; hands-on Bazel experience is preferred.
  • Experience with large monorepos.
  • Extensive JVM experience.
  • Experience with architectural patterns for high-scale distributed products and services, including well-designed APIs, data pipelines, and efficient algorithms.
  • Ability or desire to collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, and data science partners.
  • Interest in tackling large, open-ended projects and improving teammate productivity.
  • Strong collaboration skills, including product reviews, code reviews, and architecture discussions.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base pay range: $196,000–$230,000 USD.
  • May be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Skills

BazelCI/CDmonoreposjvmJavaRubyGoC++intellijDistributed SystemsAPIsData PipelinesAlgorithmsintegration testing

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