# Senior Software Engineer, Service Tools

**Company:** [Airbnb](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/airbnb)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $196k – $230k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** Bazel, CI/CD, monorepos, jvm, Java, Ruby, Go, C++, intellij, Distributed Systems, APIs, Data Pipelines, Algorithms, integration testing
**Posted:** 2026-08-13

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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