Backend Engineer at Airbnb in Chicago

Airbnb is hiring a Backend Engineer in Chicago, Illinois, United States. This full-time role focuses on devops where you will design and maintain cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code (terraform, cloudformation).

About Airbnb

Airbnb operates a global marketplace for unique stays and experiences, connecting hosts with travellers across more than 220 countries and regions.

About the Role

As a Backend Engineer at Airbnb, you will design and maintain cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code (terraform, cloudformation) while contributing to the team's objectives and broader company goals.

Airbnb is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and this role is expected to work from the office. This provides opportunities for face-to-face collaboration, mentorship, and team building. Specific work arrangements are discussed during the interview process.

About the Team

You will join a team of 5 professionals working on devops projects. The team collaborates with cross-functional partners to deliver projects on time and maintain high standards of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and cost optimisation
• Manage container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker
• Implement security best practices and compliance controls
• Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements

Requirements

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure automation
• Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Go)
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Understanding of networking, security, and identity management
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions)

What We Offer

• $60,325 – $100,742 per year


• Health and wellness benefits


• Retirement savings plans


• Paid time off and holiday schedule


• Learning and development opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements


• Employee wellness programs


• Team building activities

Benefits vary by location, employment type, and individual circumstances. Review the full job posting for complete details.

Career Growth

Airbnb supports professional growth through mentorship, learning budgets, and defined career paths. Team members are encouraged to develop new skills and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Location

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Candidates should be based in or willing to relocate to the specified location. Our office provides a collaborative environment with modern amenities.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make an impact at Airbnb, we encourage you to apply. Submit your application through the link below and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 5 business days.