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Staff Software Engineer, Unified Data Store

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3 months ago
São Paulo, BrazilStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Define the multi-year roadmap and long-term architecture for the Unified Data Store client stack.
  • Design and operate a high-performance data access layer covering indexing, replication, and global consistency models.
  • Lead design reviews and establish best practices for fault-tolerant distributed systems.
  • Create unified developer interfaces that simplify interaction with complex data systems.
  • Influence architectural decisions across multiple teams and mentor senior technical talent.
  • Collaborate with UDS and Data Infrastructure teams globally to align architecture, drive adoption, and deliver high-impact solutions.

Requirements

  • 9+ years of relevant industry experience with a track record of operating at Senior or Staff level in a high-growth environment.
  • Deep expertise in large-scale distributed systems, including storage internals, networking, and consistency models.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence architecture across multiple teams.
  • Experience mentoring senior talent and communicating complex infrastructure challenges to technical partners and internal customers.
  • Passion for high-performance infrastructure services, developer experience, and system reliability at scale.
  • Strong interest in emerging technologies, including Applied AI, for data management and system observability.

Benefits

  • Role is based in Airbnb’s Brazil Engineering Hub.
  • Airbnb is committed to inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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About Airbnb

10,000+ employees

Airbnb operates a global online marketplace that connects hosts offering homes, rooms, and unique properties with travelers seeking short-term stays and experiences. The company earns revenue primarily through service fees on bookings; founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, it is a public company on NASDAQ (ABNB) with over 5 million hosts and guest arrivals recorded in nearly every country.

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