Airbnb Staff Software Engineer Search Infrastructure 

Brazil 

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The Difference You Will Make:

• Tech-lead a high-performing team of software engineers to elevate the OpenSearch ecosystem at Airbnb, driving innovation and setting technical direction.
• Architect and build robust systems to enhance the reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of OpenSearch platform.
• Develop and maintain advanced tooling that streamlines the developer experience for all OpenSearch users across Airbnb.
• Actively contribute to the OpenSearch open source community, sharing insights and improvements.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering their professional growth and technical excellence.

A Typical Day:

• Participate in design workshops focused on the vision and architecture of Airbnb’s next-generation OpenSearch platform.
• Dedicate substantial focus time to designing and implementing core OpenSearch components, leveraging cutting-edge large language models as collaborative tools.
• Hold regular 1:1 sessions with team members to provide coaching, direction, and support.
• Engage in in-person gatherings with fellow engineers and cross-functional partners to drive alignment and collaboration.

Your Expertise:

• Proficiency with Java for building scalable, maintainable systems
• BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 9+ years of industry experience with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and 6+ years with a PhD degree.
• Proven expertise with ElasticSearch or OpenSearch in production environments.
• Demonstrated history of technical leadership, successfully guiding engineering teams to deliver impactful, high-quality solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is essential.

Offices: Brazil