[Remote] Senior Data Scientist, Guest & Host
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Airbnb is a leading platform in the hospitality industry, connecting hosts and guests for unique travel experiences. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Guest & Host Data Science organization, where you will develop models and data products to enhance the Airbnb marketplace. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging data to drive product innovation and strategic insights.ResponsibilitiesBuilding strong relationships with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, Engineering, and Analytics to drive collaboration and innovationContribute directly to the development and launch of data-driven products and models, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and impactWriting software in Python, SQL, or R to model, simulate, and measure the impact of new features, applying advanced causal inference techniques where necessaryAnalyzing structured or unstructured data to uncover meaningful insights and craft actionable proposals that help shape strategyCommunicating learnings to leaders and stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner that drives informed data-driven decision makingSkills5+ years of experience with BS/masters degree, 2+ years of experience with PhDExperience with experimentation, causal observational analysis, and machine learning techniquesExperience partnering with product, engineering, and design to enable data-driven model or product developmentAbility to prototype, build, and scale derived data assetsStrong coding skills in SQL and either Python or RStrong oral and written communication skills - an ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audienceWork authorization (if applicable)Travel requirements (if applicable)BenefitsBonusEquityBenefitsEmployee Travel CreditsCompany OverviewAirbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.airbnb.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAirbnb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 27 in 2026, 234 in 2025, 176 in 2024, 160 in 2023, 270 in 2022, 250 in 2021, 274 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.