[Remote] Sr. Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Airbnb is a leading hospitality company that has transformed the way people travel and experience the world. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to own the forecasting work that supports Treasury's funding decisions, building and maintaining statistical models while partnering closely with Treasury and FP&A.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain a portfolio of statistical forecasting models segmented by account characteristics to support Treasury's funding scheduleImprove forecast accuracy across cash flow directions, prioritizing the areas where funding decisions are most sensitiveBring financial planning signals such as cancellations, revenue, and seasonality into the models as covariates, and account for the effect of macro shocks and product changes on user behaviorPreserve forecast accuracy when Treasury reallocates volume across accountsRun diagnostics after each production cycle to explain what drove a miss, where the forecast fell short, and what fixes are plannedSupport the analysis behind manual adjustments to the forecastsServe as the embedded data science partner for Treasury, translating model behavior into terms partners can act on and staying engaged on funding decisions week to weekMonitor the data workflow for missing or mismatched records, and maintain the pipelines that populate the forecasting tables and reporting dashboardsSkills5+ years of industry experience in a forecasting or quantitative analysis role with a Master's degree in a quantitative field (computer science, statistics etc.), or 2+ years of experience with a Ph.DStrong hands-on expertise in SQL and at least one programming language (Python or R)Proven experience building and maintaining production time series or statistical forecasting models, including handling structural breaks, interventions, and external shocksExperience integrating covariates and external signals into forecasts and validating their contributionExperience owning data pipelines end to end, including scheduling, orchestration, and reporting layersStrong analytical judgment, with the ability to balance rigor against the speed a recurring production cadence demandsDemonstrated ability to operate independently, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver against a fixed calendarStrong stakeholder communication skills, with a track record of translating model behavior into decisions non-technical partners can act onExperience with finance, treasury, or marketplace data strongly preferredFamiliarity with AI-assisted analytics workflows is a plusBenefitsMedicalDentalVision401KCompany 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.