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Full-Time

Sr. Staff Data Scientist

Marketplace Algorithms

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Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Global platform for holiday home rentals

Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$224k - $293.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Expert

United States

Must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity; occasional in-office work may be required.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Data Science
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Computer Science, Data Science, Econometrics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of relevant industry experience (9+ with a PhD), with 2+ years of domain experience in pricing or promotions.
  • 4+ years of experience in a technical leadership role with applied scientists and economists (as a manager or technical lead).
  • Hands-on ‘builder’ experience in causal machine learning problems. Expert understanding of causal machine learning and reinforcement learning algorithms is a plus.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with audiences of varying technical knowledge and seniority.
  • Strategic thinker with experience laying out and delivering on 1+ year technical / product vision.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for a mixed team of applied scientists, data scientists, and economists, guiding them through modeling and system design.
  • Develop and refine Airbnb's pricing guidance strategy and roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Design and evaluate pricing algorithms using state-of-the-art casual machine learning and/or reinforcement learning techniques.
  • Build world-class, next-generation pricing and host guidance products through hands-on coaching and model development.
  • Partner with product, engineering, design, and data science teams to align on goals and deliverables. Work hand-in-hand with marketplace data science and algorithms engineering teams to develop, implement, and iterate quickly.
  • Uplevel the craft and velocity of everyone who works with you!

Airbnb offers a platform for holiday homes and condo rentals, connecting hosts and guests globally through a user-friendly website and app interface. The platform utilizes advanced web and app technologies to facilitate unique stays and experiences for users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$10B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

58%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airbnb's continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, such as with Allegion, enhance its platform's security and user experience.
  • The company's high-profile involvement in events like the Paris Olympics and AI Innovation Awards boosts its brand visibility and market influence.
  • Significant investments, like the $515,000 from Revolve Wealth Partners LLC, indicate strong investor confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory challenges, such as Barcelona's ban on short-term rentals, could significantly impact Airbnb's market presence in key cities.
  • High turnover in executive roles, as seen with former executives joining Skipify, may lead to strategic misalignments and operational disruptions.

What makes Airbnb unique

  • Airbnb's unique and diverse property listings, such as the 'Most Unique BNB in Louisiana,' set it apart from traditional hotel accommodations.
  • The company's strategic partnerships, like the smart lock integration with Allegion, enhance the user experience and security, distinguishing it from other short-term rental platforms.
  • Airbnb's involvement in high-profile events like the Paris Olympics and AI Innovation Awards highlights its commitment to innovation and market presence.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Paid volunteer time

Healthy food and snacks

Generous parental and family leave

Learning and development

Annual travel and experiences credit