DevOps Jobs at Airbnb with Visa Sponsorship
Airbnb hires DevOps engineers to support the infrastructure behind one of the world's largest home-sharing platforms, and the company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for technical roles. If you're targeting a DevOps position here, sponsorship is a realistic part of the conversation.
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Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Developer Infrastructure organization’s mission is to enable Airbnb engineers and AI Coding Agents to ship high quality software with confidence and speed. We work on infrastructure that accelerates Airbnb’s engineering productivity across all stages of the build/test/deploy software development lifecycle.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU WILL MAKE
Build infrastructure has the potential to be one of the highest-leverage investments for our engineering organization as we attempt to accelerate the iteration loop of engineers and AI agents operating within our developer platform. To deliver these improvements, you will operate within the CI+Build team, which owns developer infrastructure that includes remote build systems, CI clusters, flaky test management, and merge queues. The team’s goal is to keep mainline green and PR cycle times fast. Your role will give you the opportunity to define and deliver world-class build systems at Airbnb’s scale, while driving technical direction for build infrastructure spanning multiple platform teams. Our internal customer teams deliver systems used by product engineers across backend, web, and mobile. Furthermore, to be successful in this role, you will need to be comfortable diving into the application architecture of some of our largest internal backend services as we manage a build graph that continues to grow in complexity.
A TYPICAL DAY
- Architecting improvements to our existing Bazel installation, and remote build/cache infrastructure to improve correctness, reproducibility, and speed.
- Setting the technical roadmap for software build system reliability and performance.
- Accelerating inner-loop development velocity, along with CI run-times, by diagnosing and resolving build performance bottlenecks, including remote execution efficiency, cache hit rates, and critical path analysis.
- Driving organizational alignment on build system investments across multiple teams and technical domains.
- Serving as the technical authority on build systems across Airbnb: setting standards, mentoring senior engineers, and owning build architecture decisions across multiple repos.
- Partnering with Security on optimizing build processes related to base images.
- Ensuring a commitment to craft and operational excellence.
YOUR EXPERTISE
- 8+ years industry experience. Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience.
- Metrics-driven approach to decision-making, with a track record for delivering quantifiable impact and presenting to engineering leadership.
- Expertise in Bazel, and concepts such as action graph, dependency analysis, remote caching.
- Driving cross-organizational alignment and decisions for investments.
- Strong ability to review code.
YOUR LOCATION:
This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & BELONGING
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
HOW WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
- Pay Range $204,000—$255,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Developer Infrastructure organization’s mission is to enable Airbnb engineers and AI Coding Agents to ship high quality software with confidence and speed. We work on infrastructure that accelerates Airbnb’s engineering productivity across all stages of the build/test/deploy software development lifecycle.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU WILL MAKE
Build infrastructure has the potential to be one of the highest-leverage investments for our engineering organization as we attempt to accelerate the iteration loop of engineers and AI agents operating within our developer platform. To deliver these improvements, you will operate within the CI+Build team, which owns developer infrastructure that includes remote build systems, CI clusters, flaky test management, and merge queues. The team’s goal is to keep mainline green and PR cycle times fast. Your role will give you the opportunity to define and deliver world-class build systems at Airbnb’s scale, while driving technical direction for build infrastructure spanning multiple platform teams. Our internal customer teams deliver systems used by product engineers across backend, web, and mobile. Furthermore, to be successful in this role, you will need to be comfortable diving into the application architecture of some of our largest internal backend services as we manage a build graph that continues to grow in complexity.
A TYPICAL DAY
- Architecting improvements to our existing Bazel installation, and remote build/cache infrastructure to improve correctness, reproducibility, and speed.
- Setting the technical roadmap for software build system reliability and performance.
- Accelerating inner-loop development velocity, along with CI run-times, by diagnosing and resolving build performance bottlenecks, including remote execution efficiency, cache hit rates, and critical path analysis.
- Driving organizational alignment on build system investments across multiple teams and technical domains.
- Serving as the technical authority on build systems across Airbnb: setting standards, mentoring senior engineers, and owning build architecture decisions across multiple repos.
- Partnering with Security on optimizing build processes related to base images.
- Ensuring a commitment to craft and operational excellence.
YOUR EXPERTISE
- 8+ years industry experience. Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience.
- Metrics-driven approach to decision-making, with a track record for delivering quantifiable impact and presenting to engineering leadership.
- Expertise in Bazel, and concepts such as action graph, dependency analysis, remote caching.
- Driving cross-organizational alignment and decisions for investments.
- Strong ability to review code.
YOUR LOCATION:
This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & BELONGING
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
HOW WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
- Pay Range $204,000—$255,000 USD
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Align Your Skills with Airbnb's Infrastructure Stack
Airbnb runs a large-scale cloud infrastructure supporting real-time booking and availability systems. Emphasize hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines in your resume to match what their platform engineering teams actually use.
Target Roles That Mention Relocation Support
Airbnb posts DevOps roles across multiple offices. Roles that explicitly mention relocation assistance are more likely to include immigration support in the offer package, so filter your search accordingly before reaching out to recruiters.
Prepare Your Specialty Occupation Documentation Now
For H-1B sponsorship, USCIS requires proof that the DevOps role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Gather transcripts, a detailed job description from your current role, and any certifications before the offer stage so nothing slows the I-129 filing.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Airbnb DevOps Openings Fast
Sponsored DevOps roles at large tech companies fill quickly. Browse current Airbnb DevOps listings filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate so you're applying to openings where sponsorship is already confirmed, not guessing from a generic job board.
Understand the PERM Timeline Before Negotiating Offers
If you're pursuing a Green Card through Airbnb, PERM labor certification with the DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before the I-140 petition can even be filed. Factor that into your decision if you're weighing multiple offers at the same time.
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Find DevOps at Airbnb JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Airbnb sponsor H-1B visas for DevOps roles?
Yes, Airbnb sponsors H-1B visas for DevOps positions. The company works with immigration counsel to file H-1B petitions for qualifying technical roles, though sponsorship is subject to the annual H-1B lottery for cap-subject candidates. Candidates already in H-1B status with a previous employer can transfer without entering the lottery, which makes those profiles particularly attractive during hiring.
How do I apply for DevOps jobs at Airbnb?
Apply directly through Airbnb's careers page, or use Migrate Mate to browse current DevOps openings at Airbnb filtered by visa sponsorship type. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect cloud infrastructure experience relevant to a hospitality-scale platform. Mentioning your visa status clearly in your cover letter or recruiter outreach helps the hiring team loop in immigration support early.
Which visa types does Airbnb commonly sponsor for DevOps roles?
Airbnb sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT for DevOps positions, and supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for longer-term hires. Australian citizens should ask specifically about the E-3 route, which skips the H-1B lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying DevOps occupations may be eligible for the TN visa, which can often be processed at the border.
What qualifications does Airbnb expect for sponsored DevOps roles?
Airbnb's DevOps roles typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field, which also satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B and E-3 sponsorship. Beyond the degree, hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, container orchestration tools, and deployment automation is what separates competitive candidates in their technical screening process.
How do I time my application around visa sponsorship deadlines?
If you need H-1B sponsorship, the annual cap registration window opens in March, with employment starting no earlier than October 1. That means you need an offer and a registered petition well before the fiscal year begins. E-3 and TN sponsorship has no cap or lottery, so timing is more flexible. Starting your job search at least four to six months before your current status expires gives you room to work through the filing process without gaps.
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