Principal Backend Engineer, Data

Airbnb is hiring a Principal Backend Engineer, Data to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Backend Engineer, Data, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Airbnb is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with version control and CI/CD • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning