Senior Data Scientist

Summary

Join Airbnb's Quality Data Science team as a Senior Data Scientist and make a significant impact on improving the quality of trips for hosts and guests. You will develop models, conduct causal analysis, and design experiments to enhance Airbnb's strategy and product. Responsibilities include improving understanding of high-quality hosts, developing quality measures for merchandising and search, partnering with engineering teams, and providing technical mentorship. The role requires 5+ years of data science experience, a background in economics and statistics, and deep understanding of causal inference and machine learning. The position is US-remote eligible with occasional office work. Compensation includes a base pay range of $174,000 - $213,500 USD, bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Requirements

• 5+ years industry experience in Data Science
• Background in economics, statistics, and experimentation
• Deep understanding of causal inference, machine learning, predictive modeling, and data-driven product development
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change in a cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and translate detailed results into a compelling narrative
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data-driven strategies to address complex problems and improve business outcomes
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Develop models, conduct causal analysis, and design experiments to transform Airbnb's strategy and product for Quality in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Improve our understanding of which new hosts will deliver the highest quality trips
• Develop quality measures to empower merchandising and search ranking
• Partner with engineering teams to build Airbnb’s quality measurement foundation
• Provide technical mentorship to other data scientists, guiding them through advanced modeling and inference tasks in the area of Quality

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD in economics or a related field

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits