Airbnb Data Science TLM Manager – Search Personalization 

United States 

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A Typical Day:

• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, guiding them through modeling and inference tasks.
• Develop and refine Airbnb's search and personalization strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure the quality and effectiveness of specialized models powering our recommendation platform.
• Act as the liaison between the relevance team and the product organization, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Understand and evaluate the implications of model changes on the user experience, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Partner with product and relevance teams to align on goals and deliverables.
• Drive the development of innovative personalization strategies to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Your Expertise:

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, with a focus on search and personalization.
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within data science, particularly in the relevance ranking space.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to dive into the details of modeling and inference tasks.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of individual contributors (ICs).
• Deep understanding of machine learning, recommendation systems, and data-driven product development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.