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Airbnb

Airbnb

10,001+ employees

Global platform for holiday home rentals

Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$212k - $270kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits + Employee Travel Credits

Expert

United States

Occasional in-office work required; must reside in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Tensorflow
Data Structures & Algorithms
Pytorch
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Java
Scala
Apache Hive
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • 9+ years of industry experience in applied Machine Learning, inclusive MS or PhD in relevant fields
  • Strong programming (Scala / Python / Java / C++ or equivalent) and data engineering skills
  • Deep understanding of Machine Learning best practices (eg. training/serving skew minimization, A/B test, feature engineering, feature/model selection), algorithms (eg. neural networks/deep learning, optimization) and domains (eg. natural language processing, computer vision, personalization, search and recommendation, marketplace optimization, anomaly detection)
  • Experience with 3 or more of these technologies: Tensorflow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, Spark, Airflow (or equivalent), Kafka (or equivalent), data warehouse (eg. Hive)
  • Industry experience building end-to-end Machine Learning infrastructure and/or building 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)
  • Experience with test driven development, familiar with A/B testing, incremental delivery and deployment.
Responsibilities
  • Work with large scale structured and unstructured data, build and continuously improve cutting edge Machine Learning models for Airbnb product, business and operational use cases.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners including software engineers, product managers, operations and data scientists, identify opportunities for business impact, understand, refine, and prioritize requirements for machine learning models, drive engineering decisions, and quantify impact.
  • Hands-on develop, productionize, and operate Machine Learning models and pipelines at scale, including both batch and real-time use cases.
  • Leverage third-party and in-house Machine Learning tools & infrastructure to develop reusable, highly differentiating and high-performing Machine Learning systems, enable fast model development, low-latency serving and ease of model quality upkeep.

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