Senior Staff Data Engineer - Data Stewardship
Core
Define multi-year vision for Data Governance and Data Quality, architecting ecosystems that support real-time and AI-driven requirements while ensuring compliance across Airbnb's global data ecosystem.
Role type
Senior Staff Data Engineer (Data Stewardship)
Builds
Overarching data architectures, governance frameworks, and policy bodies for online and offline data infrastructure.
Domain
Travel technology, data governance, regulatory compliance (GDPR, AI Act), and large-scale data engineering.
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
System design at scale, Java/Scala/Spark ecosystem, SQL, change management, cross-functional leadership, regulatory translation.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of S3 and Iceberg, experience influencing product strategy, coaching senior engineers.
Technologies
Java, Scala, Spark, S3, Iceberg, SQL, relational databases.
Responsibilities
Define multi-year vision for Data Governance and Data Quality; Architect data ecosystems anticipating future real-time and AI requirements; Lead cross-functional task forces to translate regulatory landscapes into engineering requirements; Coach Senior and Staff engineers on data best practices.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence