Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Security

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join their Information Security team, playing a crucial role in protecting users, data, and infrastructure. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of security and machine learning, advancing protections across Identity and Access Management, Insider Risk, and device protections.

The role involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies including data analytics, machine learning, and emerging tech such as genAI and LLMs. You'll be working with large-scale structured and unstructured data, building and improving machine learning models that enhance security measures across the platform.

As a horizontal function within Airbnb, this position provides unique visibility across all aspects of the business. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and data scientists, to drive strategic security initiatives. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for developing and communicating effective strategies that support broader Information Security objectives.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of industry experience in applied Machine Learning, strong programming skills, and deep understanding of ML best practices. Experience with security domains and ability to work with various technologies like Tensorflow, PyTorch, Kubernetes, and Kafka is essential. You'll need to demonstrate strong communication skills, ability to influence others, and track record of taking ownership of complex initiatives.

Working at Airbnb offers competitive compensation ($244,000 - $304,000), along with the opportunity to contribute to a platform that enables millions of users to explore the world and belong anywhere. The position is remote-eligible within the US, with occasional office visits or offsites as needed.