Site Reliability Engineer at Airbnb

Airbnb is looking for a motivated Site Reliability Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fully remote-friendly position, giving you flexibility to work from anywhere.

Airbnb is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer in San Francisco, California, United States. This full-time role focuses on devops, covering and maintain cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code (terraform, cloudformation). You will join a team that values collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.

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 Site Reliability Engineer at Airbnb, you will focus on 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 San Francisco, California, United States, and this role follows a hybrid work model with the flexibility to work remotely several days per week.

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)

Benefits

• $160.000 - $230.000 per year


• Health and wellness benefits


• Retirement savings plans


• Paid time off


• Professional development opportunities


• Flexible working arrangements

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

Location

This position is based in San Francisco, California, United States with a hybrid work model.

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.