Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Price Modeling

Airbnb is a global hospitality platform founded in 2007, connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests worldwide, facilitating over 1 billion guest arrivals.
$204,000 - $259,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
9+ years of experience
AI · Travel

Description For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Price Modeling

Join Airbnb's innovative pricing guidance team as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer, where you'll be part of a diverse group of engineers, data scientists, and product managers dedicated to creating optimal pricing models for hosts. This role focuses on developing and refining machine learning models for pricing recommendations, with particular emphasis on reinforcement learning techniques.

You'll work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure models are effective and user-friendly, contributing directly to host success rates. Your responsibilities include collaborating with data scientists and product managers, developing and testing ML models, analyzing performance, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 9+ years of ML engineering experience, strong programming skills in Python or R, and proven expertise in reinforcement learning. You'll be joining a company that has facilitated over 1 billion guest arrivals globally and continues to innovate in the hospitality space.

This remote position offers competitive compensation ($204,000 - $259,000) and the opportunity to work with a global team. You'll be part of shaping the future of dynamic pricing in the hospitality industry while working with cutting-edge ML technologies. The role combines technical expertise with business impact, making it perfect for someone who wants to apply advanced ML concepts to real-world challenges.

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Responsibilities For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Price Modeling

  • Collaborate with data scientists and product managers on project requirements
  • Develop and refine machine learning models for pricing recommendations
  • Analyze model performance and make necessary adjustments
  • Present findings and progress updates to stakeholders
  • Work with product engineers to integrate models into host tools
  • Collaborate with international partners on global market trends

Requirements For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Price Modeling

Python
  • 9+ years of experience in machine learning engineering with focus on reinforcement learning
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing machine learning models
  • Strong knowledge of Python, R, or other relevant programming languages
  • Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex ideas
  • Experience in hospitality industry or pricing models (preferred)
  • Experience with Airbnb's platform and tools (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Price Modeling

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits

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