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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Hosting

Posted on 6/18/2024

Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Global platform for holiday home rentals

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Compensation Overview

$185k - $221kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Senior, Expert

United States

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Science
Data Structures & Algorithms
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • 6+ years industry experience in applied Machine Learning, with experience in both Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
  • A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in CS/ML or related field
  • Deep understanding of Machine Learning best practices (eg. training/serving skew minimization, A/B test, feature engineering, feature/model selection), algorithms (eg. gradient boosted trees, neural networks/deep learning, optimization, state-of-art NLP and CV algorithms) and domains (eg. natural language processing, computer vision, personalization and recommendation, anomaly detection)
  • Industry experience building end-to-end and productionizing Machine Learning models
  • Exposure to architectural patterns of a large, high-scale software applications (e.g., well-designed APIs, high volume data pipelines, efficient algorithms, models)
  • Passion for delivering products end-to-end, from ideation through planning and scoping to implementation and experimental A/B testing
  • Solid engineering, coding, and data engineering skills.
  • Experience or desire to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with design, product, data science, and research partners.
Responsibilities
  • Implement first class user flows that provide intuitive and reliable pathways for Hosts to connect with Ambassadors to help list their space
  • Introduce and iterate on tools necessary for Ambassadors to manage and support the Hosts they’re helping
  • Build pipelines and ML models to enable targeted and personalized connections between Hosts and Ambassadors.
  • Invest and support the Host Resource Center, Community Center, and other educational opportunities that set Hosts up for success
  • Build foundational frameworks to enable marketing and operations to leverage various user-facing surface areas to better promote new Ambassador offerings

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

13%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

60%
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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

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