About the job
Founded in 2007, Airbnb has transformed the way people travel by connecting hosts and guests across the globe. With over 5 million hosts and 2 billion guest arrivals, we offer unique stays and experiences that foster authentic connections within communities. Join us in revolutionizing travel and hospitality!
Join Our Innovative Community:
The Guest Experience team is at the forefront of Search and Discovery, Merchandising, and the comprehensive digital experience for users worldwide. We are seeking a skilled Senior Staff Data Scientist to become a vital member of the Guest Data Science team. This role will utilize AI and causal inference to decode user behavior within our app, uncovering underlying intent and creating essential data products to deliver personalized user experiences. Our mission is to enhance guests' ability to discover the most relevant offerings in our marketplace.
Your Impact:
As a Senior Staff Data Scientist, you will spearhead innovative methodologies to pinpoint and analyze guest preferences throughout their online discovery journey. Your influence will shape our data strategy, driving guest conversions and fostering ongoing engagement with the Airbnb platform across our Homes, Experiences, and Services verticals. This position prioritizes technical excellence and tangible business outcomes through advanced scientific applications.
Collaboration with Product teams is key; you'll identify in-product enhancements and inform UX design to optimize guest navigation throughout our app.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in analyzing user behavior and sequence datasets in a marketplace environment. You will uphold a high standard for customer experience, combining a passion for AI with a commitment to truly understanding user behavior and business success. Your efforts in personalized content discovery will create a tailored experience on Airbnb, enabling guests to seamlessly uncover travel opportunities they will love.

