Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Assistance Engineering

Airbnb

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Remote
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Remote
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$212,000–$260,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $236k
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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $202,800–$256,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $236k versus about $230k 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 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 · Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Assistance Engineering

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Assistance Engineering joins the Assistance Engineering Machine Learning team to drive CSxAI initiatives by adopting Generative AI technologies. This role focuses on developing and enhancing various AI models, machine learning services, and tools, including LLM fine-tuning, optimization, RAG/Search, evaluation, testing automation, feedback-based learning, and guardrails for a wide range of applications. The engineer will envision, champion, and support the development of novel ML systems, product integrations, and performance optimizations to solve real-world problems while collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams. Key technical requirements include experience in designing large-scale software systems and building scalable ML-powered products. Preferred expertise includes LLM driven chatbot and Agentic AI products. The role addresses the challenge of creating an intelligent, scalable, and proactive customer service experience within a complex marketplace environment.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in Remote?

Median $229700 from 72 postings across 27 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and enhance AI models, ML services, and tools including LLM fine-tuning and optimization.
  • Implement RAG, search systems, and automated evaluation and testing for various applications.
  • Build and leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to create personalized and proactive customer service experiences.
  • Transform early-stage conceptual ideas into production-ready machine learning systems and products.
  • Design and build efficient AI solutions in collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams.
  • Optimize ML system performance to solve complex real-world problems for the Airbnb marketplace.
  • Research and share the latest AI/ML technologies and innovations with the internal team.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
  • Candidates must have 9+ years of machine learning engineering experience.
  • Experience with ownership responsibility over large-scale software systems is required.
  • Proven background in the design and development of AI and ML systems and services is required.
  • Experience with LLM driven chatbot and Agentic AI products is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally are required.
  • Candidates must reside in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

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