Full-Time

Staff – Advanced Analytics

Core Host Supply & Community

Posted on 8/12/2024

Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Online marketplace for lodging and experiences

Government & Public Sector
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$172k - $243.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

United States

Occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites may be required.

Category
Business Research
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Science
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 9+ years of industry experience with a degree (Masters or PhD is a plus) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Operations Research).
  • Prior experience in advanced analytics or business data science within a marketplace or business strategy setting.
  • Deep understanding of time-series analysis, causal modeling, and experience in designing, running, and measuring offline experiments.
  • Exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to make informed judgments.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a variety of stakeholders and conveying complex concepts in an accessible manner.
  • Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across functions independently.
  • An agile, growth-minded approach, demonstrated through a history of driving projects from ideation to impact.
Responsibilities
  • Employ advanced data analysis to extract actionable insights that inform strategic decisions related to acquisition, listing quality, feature adoption, and engagement.
  • Collaborate closely with the VP Supply and VP Community and their teams, providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
  • Design and execute offline experiments, measuring their impact and deriving insights for future strategies.
  • Utilize causal modeling to understand the attribution and incrementality of our actions across various channels.
  • Integrate with business technology tooling to execute experiments, surface insights, and embed recommendations into the system for optimized results.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Strategic Finance, Data and Analytical Engineering, and Data Science, to align strategies and leverage synergies.
  • Manage senior stakeholder relationships independently, ensuring clear communication and strategic alignment on analytics initiatives.

Airbnb operates an online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering lodging and unique tourism experiences. The platform allows hosts to list their properties, which can range from single rooms to entire homes, enabling guests to book accommodations that provide a more authentic local experience. Airbnb earns revenue through a commission system, taking a percentage from each booking made on its platform. With a presence in nearly every country and over 5 million hosts, Airbnb has facilitated more than 1.5 billion guest arrivals. Additionally, the platform offers various local experiences organized by hosts, enriching the travel experience for guests.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.7B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

39%

2 year growth

72%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising 'workation' trends increase demand for longer stays on Airbnb.
  • Eco-friendly accommodations attract environmentally conscious travelers to Airbnb's platform.
  • Digital nomadism expansion boosts Airbnb bookings with flexible living arrangements.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges in Spain could lead to fines and operational restrictions for Airbnb.
  • Airbnb faces vulnerabilities in property vetting due to bank fraud incidents in Europe.
  • Regulatory scrutiny in Ghana may impact Airbnb's growth and operations in the region.

What makes Airbnb unique

  • Airbnb offers unique stays and experiences, unlike traditional hotel accommodations.
  • The platform connects hosts and guests globally, facilitating diverse lodging options.
  • Airbnb's commission-based model incentivizes hosts to list properties and monetize assets.

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Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Paid volunteer time

Healthy food and snacks

Generous parental and family leave

Learning and development

Annual travel and experiences credit

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