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Software Engineer, Infrastructure

$177K - $209K/yr

Design the multi-region network architecture on public clouds, and build software and operation tools to manage Airbnb's production network; * Work with product and engineering teams to optimize the ...

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Staff Software Engineer, Build (Bazel)

$204K - $255K/yr

Serving as the technical authority on build systems across Airbnb: setting standards, mentoring senior engineers, and owning build architecture decisions across multiple repos. * Partnering with ...

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Senior Staff Operations Engineer, AIOps

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has ... Your Expertise: * 15+ years of experience across AIOps, data catalog architecture, product ...

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Engineering Manager, Payments

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Airbnb's mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. Airbnb Payments team ... Establish a technical vision and lead efforts to architect, build, and launch reliable, performant ...

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Software Engineer, Infrastructure

OR · Remote

$172K - $204K/yr

Design the multi-region network architecture on public clouds, and build software and operation tools to manage Airbnb's production network; * Work with product and engineering teams to optimize the ...

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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Payments

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has ... Architect systems that adapt to the evolving digital identity landscape - including new ...

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Engineering Manager, Payments

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has ... Establish a technical vision and lead efforts to architect, build, and launch reliable, performant ...

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Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Trust

$107K - $146K/yr

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has ... Exposure to architectural patterns of a large, high-scale software applications (e.g., well ...

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Staff Backend Engineer - Ads Platform

... Airbnb's next-generation, AI-powered Growth Engine for paid channels (Google, Meta, and beyond). You will architect systems that autonomously manage the full lifecycle of paid campaigns - creative ...

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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Trust

$125K - $165K/yr

... architectural direction for foundational systems that enable scalable, high-quality fraud, safety, and trust decisioning across Airbnb, and are broadly leveraged across tech organizations * Dive deep ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for airbnb architecture in the United States is $83,674.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Airbnb Architecture?

An Airbnb Architecture job involves designing and optimizing the technical infrastructure, systems, and software used by Airbnb. Professionals in this role focus on scalability, reliability, and performance to support millions of users worldwide. They collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure seamless user experiences. The role may include cloud computing, distributed systems, security, and data architecture. Strong problem-solving skills and expertise in modern technologies are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Airbnb Architecture position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Airbnb Architecture, you should have a strong background in architectural design, space planning, and hospitality standards, often supported by a degree in architecture or interior design and relevant licensure. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD and Revit, as well as knowledge of local building codes and short-term rental regulations, is essential. Excellent project management, creativity, and client communication skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure that designs meet both aesthetic and functional requirements while adhering to Airbnb’s brand and guest expectations.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in Airbnb Architecture?

Professionals in Airbnb Architecture often face challenges such as balancing innovative, appealing design concepts with local zoning laws and safety regulations, as well as addressing the diverse needs of short-term guests. They commonly coordinate with property owners, contractors, and hospitality teams to ensure that spaces are both operationally efficient and provide a unique guest experience. Tight timelines and varying budgets can require creative problem-solving and flexibility. Successfully managing these challenges is critical for delivering memorable, profitable, and compliant Airbnb properties.

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Infographic showing various Airbnb Architecture job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,674 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Airbnb

Remote

$177K - $209K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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Job description

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
The Community You Will Join:
Airbnb is a mission-driven company dedicated to helping create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. It takes a unified team committed to our core values to achieve this goal. Airbnb's various functions embody the company's innovative spirit and our fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company.
The Networking team within Airbnb's Cloud Infrastructure org owns the entire Airbnb production network infrastructure. The group is responsible for designing, building and operating the software and solutions that connect all Airbnb users and services, such as traffic proxy and load balancer, service mesh, VPC/backbone and cross-region connectivity, network monitoring and security systems. With users around the world, reliability, scalability, efficiency and high availability are our team's core concerns.
The Difference You Will Make:
As a member of the network team, you will be working with talented engineers on cutting edge technologies of cloud native network stack from Layer3 to Layer 7. You will contribute to the key infrastructure components that connect all Airbnb users and services across the globe. You will have the chance to define and influence large infrastructure initiatives such as global traffic load balancing and disaster recovery, next-gen service mesh, cross-region gateways and edge security etc.
Airbnb is a member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) end user community, and we work closely with the open source community (e.g. k8s, istio) and peer companies to tackle cloud native engineering challenges at scale. You will also have the chance to make an impact on the industry and open source communities.
A Typical Day:
  • Work with open source communities (e.g. istio) to build the next generation service mesh for all Airbnb back-end services;
  • Build the cross-region gateways and load balancers for global Airbnb services;
  • Work with external partners and internal engineering and security teams to deliver edge security systems that protect Airbnb services;
  • Design the multi-region network architecture on public clouds, and build software and operation tools to manage Airbnb's production network;
  • Work with product and engineering teams to optimize the network performance for Airbnb services;

Your Expertise:
  • 2+ years of relevant software development industry experience in a fast paced, high growth tech environment.
  • Expertise with network architecture on public cloud providers (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) and their network service offerings (e.g., VPC, Security Group, PrivateLink and related products.).
  • Experience running large scale networking systems and software (e.g. Edge proxies, DNS, CDN, network gateways), experience working with istio, Envoy is a plus.
  • You are a full-cycle developer: strong ownership and experience building and operating high-scale, distributed systems across the full software life cycle.
  • You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and with teams across the engineering teams.
  • You are a strong problem solver and have led a team that is on-call for production infrastructure before.
  • You are passionate about efficiency, availability, technical quality and system quality.

Your Location:
This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.
We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
How We'll Take Care of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
Pay Range
$157,000-$185,000 USD

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