Used Tools & Technologies
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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Scala @ 7
SQL @ 7
Spark @ 7
Java @ 7
Hiring @ 4
Leadership @ 4
GDPR @ 4
Compliance @ 4
AI @ 4
Data Modeling @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
Airbnb was born in 2007 and has since grown to over 5 million hosts and more than 2 billion guest arrivals worldwide. The Data Stewardship team is a group of data practitioners responsible for ensuring Airbnb meets compliance obligations across its data ecosystem and that data consumers can identify the best data for their needs. The team supports pipelines, programs, and policy bodies and is part of the broader Data Infrastructure organization responsible for online and offline data infrastructure and the components that transition data between these environments.
Responsibilities
- Define the multi-year vision for Data Governance and Data Quality that scales with Airbnb's global business and evolving AI landscape.
- Act as a primary consultant for executive leadership on data governance, integrating compliance and stewardship into the data product lifecycle from day one.
- Lead the design of overarching data architectures that anticipate future real-time and AI-driven requirements in addition to batch needs.
- Define best practices, tooling, and culture to enable data organizations to maintain high-quality data autonomously.
- Lead cross-functional task forces (Infosec, Legal, Privacy) to navigate regulatory landscapes (e.g., GDPR, AI Act) and translate requirements into engineering work.
- Mentor and coach Senior and Staff engineers across the organization on data best practices.
Requirements
- 12+ years of industry experience with a proven track record leading large-scale data initiatives across multiple departments or business units.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and evolving complex, high-volume data ecosystems.
- Experience influencing product and business strategy by leveraging data integrity.
- Deep expertise in the Java/Scala/Spark ecosystem, with preference for knowledge of S3 and Iceberg.
- Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL query authoring.
- Experience with data modeling, governance, compliance, and scaled data quality.
- Strong ability to drive cultural and organizational change regarding data ownership and quality.
Location
- US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with your manager. Candidates must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. (See Airbnb careers page for up-to-date excluded states.)
Compensation
- Base pay range: $248,000—$310,000 USD. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. Actual base pay depends on factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.
Inclusion & Accessibility
- Airbnb is committed to inclusive hiring and an accessible application/interview process. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation for a disability can contact [email protected] with their full name, the role, and the accommodation needed.