Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Guest & Host

Airbnb

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $244,000–$305,000 / yr
Posted: 91 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $237k

This role $274k

$176k most similar roles pay here $319k

This role pays more than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $214,750–$259,212 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $274k versus about $237k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $200,000–$240,000 across 51 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Guest & Host

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As a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Guest & Host, you will join the team responsible for tailoring messaging and notifications to streamline host operations and provide essential information to travelers. You will architect and implement advanced machine learning solutions, including recommendation engines, ranking systems, intent detection models, and the integration of Large Language Models into existing platforms. Your daily work involves leading a cross-functional team of ML, Data, and Product engineers to move projects from early conceptual stages to production. You will also mentor colleagues and raise the organization's AI/ML skillset. The role focuses on solving complex problems within the messaging and notification domain to enhance user experiences. Required expertise includes over twelve years of software engineering experience and a proven background in designing scalable AI and ML systems and services.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in Remote?

Median $229700 from 72 postings across 27 companies.

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Skills

Machine Learning Large Language Models LLMs Recommendation Engines Ranking Systems Intent Detection Software Engineering AI ML Systems

What you'll do

Architect and implement advanced machine learning solutions including recommendation engines, ranking systems, and intent detection models.
Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) to create transformative AI experiences for guests and hosts.
Lead ML, Data, and Product engineers to drive the development of high-impact machine learning applications.
Develop and optimize ML systems specifically for Messaging and Notification platforms.
Transform early-stage conceptual ideas into production-ready products and features.
Mentor and grow the technical skills of software engineers and applied scientists across the organization.
Drive engineering maturity and raise the overall AI/ML skillset within the company.

What we're looking for

12+ years of software engineering experience.
2+ years of experience in a Principal or Senior Staff Engineer role with ownership over large-scale systems.
Experience in the design and development of scalable AI and ML systems and services.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow software engineers and applied scientists.
Ability to architect and implement advanced machine learning solutions like recommendation engines and intent detection models.
Expertise in leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to create transformative experiences.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, curious approach to building products.

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