Full-Time

Senior Data Engineer

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Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Real Estate
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$185k - $223kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

United States

Occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites may be required.

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Redshift
MySQL
BigQuery
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Postgres
Scala
Hadoop
Requirements
  • 5-9+ years of relevant industry experience with a BS/Masters, or 2+ years with a PhD
  • Experience with distributed processing technologies and frameworks, such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and distributed storage systems (e.g., HDFS, S3)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets to identify gaps and inconsistencies, provide data insights, and advance effective product solutions
  • Expertise with ETL schedulers such as Apache Airflow, Luigi, Oozie, AWS Glue or similar frameworks
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and columnar databases (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, HBase, ClickHouse)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain robust and efficient data pipelines that collect, process, and store data from various sources, including user interactions, listing details, and external data feeds.
  • Develop data models that enable the efficient analysis and manipulation of data for merchandising optimization. Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Build scalable data pipelines (SparkSQL & Scala) leveraging Airflow scheduler/executor framework
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Software Engineers, to define data requirements, and deliver data solutions that drive merchandising and sales improvements.
  • Contribute to the broader Data Engineering community at Airbnb to influence tooling and standards to improve culture and productivity
  • Improve code and data quality by leveraging and contributing to internal tools to automatically detect and mitigate issues

Airbnb operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering lodging and unique tourism experiences. The platform allows hosts to list their properties, which can range from single rooms to entire homes, enabling guests to book accommodations that provide a more authentic local experience. Airbnb earns revenue through a commission system, taking a percentage of each booking made on its platform. With a presence in nearly every country, Airbnb has facilitated over 1.5 billion guest arrivals through its network of more than 5 million hosts. Additionally, the platform offers various local experiences organized by hosts, allowing guests to engage in activities that enhance their travel adventures.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.7B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

47%

2 year growth

73%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airbnb's continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, such as with Allegion, enhance its platform's security and user experience.
  • The company's high-profile involvement in events like the Paris Olympics and AI Innovation Awards boosts its brand visibility and market influence.
  • Significant investments, like the $515,000 from Revolve Wealth Partners LLC, indicate strong investor confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges, such as Barcelona's ban on short-term rentals, could significantly impact Airbnb's market presence in key cities.
  • High turnover in executive roles, as seen with former executives joining Skipify, may lead to strategic misalignments and operational disruptions.

What makes Airbnb unique

  • Airbnb's unique and diverse property listings, such as the 'Most Unique BNB in Louisiana,' set it apart from traditional hotel accommodations.
  • The company's strategic partnerships, like the smart lock integration with Allegion, enhance the user experience and security, distinguishing it from other short-term rental platforms.
  • Airbnb's involvement in high-profile events like the Paris Olympics and AI Innovation Awards highlights its commitment to innovation and market presence.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Paid volunteer time

Healthy food and snacks

Generous parental and family leave

Learning and development

Annual travel and experiences credit