Senior Data Scientist, Guest & Host - Careers

Airbnb

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Salary
$179,000–$210,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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This role $194k
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This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About Airbnb

Founded in 2008 and formerly known as AirBed & Breakfast, Inc., Airbnb is a global marketplace connecting travelers with hosts who offer unique accommodations, ranging from private rooms to entire homes. It operates a massive digital platform for booking stays, experiences, and travel services worldwide.

Airbnb currently has 75 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $204,000–$255,000 across 45 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Data Scientist, Guest & Host - Careers

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Join the collaborative Guest & Host Data Science team at Airbnb as a data scientist, where you will develop models and measurement frameworks to enhance the guest and host experience. Your role could involve building pricing guidance systems for hosts or creating destination recommendations based on guest preferences. You’ll work closely with product managers, engineers, and designers to launch innovative data-driven products that impact millions of users globally. Day-to-day tasks include coding in Python, SQL, or R to model new features, applying causal inference techniques, analyzing complex datasets, and presenting findings to stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience (or a PhD with 2+ years) in data science, strong skills in experimentation and machine learning, and the ability to communicate technical insights effectively to non-technical teams.

Skills

Python SQL R MachineLearning CausalInference DataAnalysis AI ProductDevelopment EngineeringCollaboration CrossFunctionalTeamWork DataDrivenDecisionMaking

What you'll do

  • Develop pricing guidance systems and measure the impact of pricing features for hosts.
  • Build data-driven products to empower hosts and enhance guest experiences on Airbnb.
  • Create data products and intelligence frameworks to enable growth in the Airbnb marketplace.
  • Apply causal inference methods to assess the impact of new tools or features.
  • Write software using Python, SQL, or R to model and measure feature impacts efficiently.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in data science with BS/MS or 2+ years with PhD.
  • Proficient in experimentation, causal inference, and machine learning techniques.
  • Strong coding skills in SQL, Python, and/or R.
  • Experience partnering across product, engineering, and design teams.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Expertise in building and scaling data-driven products and models.
  • Work authorization and travel requirements as applicable.

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