Remote Staff Data Scientist

Summary

Join a team dedicated to driving innovation and optimizing Airbnb's dynamic Marketplace as a Staff Data Scientist. You will build data products, inference frameworks, and intelligence to enable the growth of our marketplace.

Requirements

• 9+ years of relevant industry experience
• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field
• Strong fluency in Python or R for hands-on IC work and SQL for advanced data analysis at scale
• Experience with causal inference and machine learning techniques, ideally in a multi-sided platform setting
• Proven ability to succeed in collaborative environments with cross-functional stakeholders and also in independent work environments
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to audiences of varying technical levels

Responsibilities

• Specify and estimate models to determine the specific supply that would be most incremental to Airbnb’s growth
• Deliver data and insights to enable the company’s supply growth efforts
• Provide mentorship to other data scientists and exemplify a high bar for technical excellence
• Craft models: Develop models to accurately forecast key marketplace metrics, enabling proactive decision-making and strategic planning
• Utilize cutting-edge causal inference techniques, quantify the impact of changes in supply and demand on the marketplace
• Collaborate with teams across product, engineering, and operations to integrate data science insights into initiatives aimed at enhancing supply acquisition, retention, and success
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their business objectives and provide data-driven solutions tailored to these goals

Benefits

• US - Remote Eligible
• Bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits