Senior Machine Learning Engineer, User Listing Marketplace Intelligence
Description For Senior Machine Learning Engineer, User Listing Marketplace Intelligence
Airbnb, a pioneering force in the global hospitality marketplace since 2007, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their User Listing Marketplace Intelligence Machine Learning (ULM-ML) team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of host and guest experiences on one of the world's leading travel platforms.
The position sits within the ULM-ML team, which is crucial in developing host personalization products and data-driven solutions. You'll be working on essential products like manage your space (MYS), host quality standards, and host pricing tooling, while also supporting platform-level offline use cases.
As a Senior ML Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge machine learning technologies, working with both structured and unstructured data at scale. The role demands expertise in both Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision, with opportunities to implement solutions using technologies like Tensorflow, PyTorch, and Kubernetes.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of industry experience in applied Machine Learning, with a strong foundation in programming using languages like Scala, Python, or Java. You'll be expected to demonstrate deep understanding of ML best practices, from feature engineering to A/B testing, and have experience building end-to-end ML infrastructure.
Working at Airbnb means joining a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive compensation ($185,000 - $223,000 USD), and the chance to impact how millions of hosts and guests interact with the platform. While the position is remote-eligible within the US, you'll have opportunities for occasional office visits and team offsites, ensuring a balanced blend of flexibility and collaboration.
This role offers the unique opportunity to work on problems that directly impact Airbnb's core marketplace dynamics, while collaborating with world-class engineers, data scientists, and product managers. If you're passionate about applying ML to solve real-world problems and want to be part of shaping the future of travel and hospitality, this role provides the perfect platform for your expertise.
Responsibilities For Senior Machine Learning Engineer, User Listing Marketplace Intelligence
- Work with large scale structured and unstructured data to build and improve Machine Learning models
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and drive engineering decisions
- Prototype machine learning use cases for product implementation
- Develop and operate Machine Learning models and pipelines at scale
- Partner with data science and product teams to improve Host and Guest experience
Requirements For Senior Machine Learning Engineer, User Listing Marketplace Intelligence
- 5+ years of industry experience in applied Machine Learning, inclusive MS or PhD in relevant fields
- Experience in both Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
- Strong programming skills in Scala/Python/Java/C++
- Deep understanding of Machine Learning best practices and algorithms
- Experience with Tensorflow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, Spark, Airflow, Kafka
- Experience building end-to-end Machine Learning infrastructure
- Knowledge of architectural patterns for large-scale applications
- Experience with test driven development and A/B testing
Benefits For Senior Machine Learning Engineer, User Listing Marketplace Intelligence
- Employee Travel Credits
- Bonus
- Equity
