Data Science TLM Manager, Search and Personalization

Summary

Join Airbnb's team as a Data Science TLM Manager to drive the future of search and personalization. As a passionate and talented individual, you will shape Airbnb's search and personalization strategy, develop specialized models, lead and mentor a team, and ensure high-quality models aligned with product vision.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, with a focus on search and personalization
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within data science, particularly in the relevance ranking space
• Strong technical skills with the ability to dive into the details of modeling and inference tasks
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of individual contributors (ICs)
• Deep understanding of machine learning, recommendation systems, and data-driven product development
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, guiding them through modeling and inference tasks
• Develop and refine Airbnb's search and personalization strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Ensure the quality and effectiveness of specialized models powering our recommendation platform
• Act as the liaison between the relevance team and the product organization, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
• Understand and evaluate the implications of model changes on the user experience, ensuring optimal outcomes
• Partner with product and relevance teams to align on goals and deliverables
• Drive the development of innovative personalization strategies to enhance user engagement and satisfaction

Benefits

US - Remote Eligible