Join the Pioneers of Trust: Senior Data Scientist, Trust at Airbnb

Unlock the Power of Data to Revolutionize Safety and Trust

Airbnb is on a mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. As a Senior Data Scientist on our Trust team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of safety and trust on our platform. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, designers, and operation agents to build scalable and robust systems that detect and mitigate real-world safety risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy machine learning models to detect high-risk activities and uncover valuable insights from user behavior
• Work cross-functionally to define and collect labels for model training, optimize manual review effectiveness, and build self-satisfiable verifications that scale
• Design and implement measurement strategies to test new product features that deter and mitigate risk while adhering to ethical guidelines
• Apply state-of-the-art innovations to uplevel Airbnb's approaches to technical problems and publish externally to advance our standing in the scientific community
• Present work internally to technical, engineering, and product stakeholders to iterate and generate excitement on roadmap progress

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (PhD a plus)
• 5+ years of relevant industry and/or academic experience in developing scientific frameworks, building machine learning models, and implementing advanced experimentation techniques
• Strong fluency in Python or R for hands-on IC work and advanced data analysis in SQL at scale
• Deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques and their mathematical underpinnings
• Proven ability to create and drive technical and impactful roadmaps for the business and lead seamless execution

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary ($165,000 - $208,500 USD)
• Remote work eligibility (US-based)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about using data to drive positive change and are excited about the opportunity to join a talented team of pioneers, submit your application today! Apply Now