Staff Data Scientist

Summary

Join Airbnb's Search & Personalization Data Science team as a Staff Data Scientist! You'll design and evaluate inference frameworks, collaborate with engineering and product teams, integrate marketplace dynamics into ranking models, and communicate findings to various stakeholders. This role requires an advanced degree in a related field, 9+ years of experience (6+ with a PhD), and hands-on machine learning experience. The position is US-remote eligible, with occasional office work. Compensation includes a base pay range of $192,000-$243,000 USD, bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Data Science, Econometrics, Statistics, or a related field
• 9+ years of relevant industry experience (6+ with a PhD), with 1+ year of domain experience in ranking and personalization
• Hands-on ‘builder’ experience in machine learning, recommendation systems, and data-driven product development
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with audiences of varying technical knowledge and seniority (up to Director)

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate inference frameworks and prototypes for Search and Personalization
• Work hand-in-hand with Search and Personalization engineering and product teams to develop, implement, and iterate quickly
• Integrate marketplace dynamics into ranking models to achieve marketplace and strategic objectives
• Write model specifications and scientific documents to clearly communicate ideas to other subject matter experts and cross-functional partners
• Understand and evaluate the implications of model changes on the user experience, ensuring optimal outcomes
• Drive the development of innovative personalization strategies to enhance user engagement and satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in multi-sided marketplaces

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits
• Employee Travel Credits