Airbnb, a global leader in the travel and hospitality space since 2007, is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative pricing guidance team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape how millions of hosts price their properties effectively across the globe.
As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing sophisticated pricing models, with a particular emphasis on reinforcement learning techniques. You'll work alongside a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers, collaborating to create optimal pricing solutions that drive host success on the platform.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve deep technical work in machine learning model development, particularly in reinforcement learning, while also engaging in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. You'll be responsible for analyzing model performance, making data-driven adjustments, and ensuring that your technical solutions translate into user-friendly tools for hosts.
The ideal candidate brings 9+ years of machine learning engineering experience, with deep expertise in reinforcement learning and a strong foundation in programming languages like Python. You should be comfortable working with data analysis tools and have the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
This remote position offers a competitive salary range of $204,000 to $260,000 USD, along with the opportunity to work on meaningful problems that directly impact millions of hosts and guests worldwide. You'll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and the creation of authentic travel experiences that connect people across cultures.