Senior Web Software Engineer, Data Science Prototyping (12 month Contract)

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Web Software Engineer specializing in Data Science Prototyping for a 12-month contract position. This role is part of the Data Science team, which collaborates closely with Design, Product, and Engineering across Airbnb's product portfolio. The position focuses on developing prototypes that demonstrate the potential of new data models addressing critical business and user problems.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of data science and web development, creating sophisticated prototypes that help showcase and validate ML/AI solutions. Your work will be crucial in enabling innovation by making complex models more understandable and actionable. You'll partner with Data Scientists to identify key questions, build effective visualizations, and create focused explorations that help solve design challenges.

The role requires expertise in front-end development, particularly with TypeScript/JavaScript/React and data visualization frameworks. You'll be responsible for building APIs, implementing prototypes, and guiding data scientists in their own prototype development. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge ML/AI applications while helping shape the future of Airbnb's user experience.

Working remotely, you'll be part of a company that has grown from hosting three guests in San Francisco to facilitating over 1 billion guest arrivals globally. Airbnb values diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact how advanced technologies are implemented and experienced by millions of users worldwide.