Software Engineer - Cloud Networking
Core
Design, build, and operate cloud-native network infrastructure connecting all Airbnb users and services globally, including traffic proxy, load balancers, service mesh, and cross-region connectivity.
Role type
Senior IC cloud networking engineer
Builds
Global traffic load balancing, disaster recovery, next-gen service mesh, cross-region gateways, and edge security systems
Domain
Cloud infrastructure, networking, distributed systems
Required skills
Network architecture on public clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure), large-scale networking systems (Edge proxies, DNS, CDN, network gateways), full-cycle development of distributed systems, open source community collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with Istio, Envoy
Technologies
k8s, istio, Envoy, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Work with open source communities to build next-generation service mesh; Build cross-region gateways and load balancers; Deliver edge security systems with external partners; Design multi-region network architecture on public clouds; Optimize network performance for services
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
