Airbnb Staff Data Scientist Search & Personalization 

United States 

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A Typical Day:

• Design and evaluate inference frameworks and prototypes for Search and Personalization.
• Work hand-in-hand with Search and Personalization engineering and product teams to develop, implement, and iterate quickly.
• Integrate marketplace dynamics into ranking models to achieve marketplace and strategic objectives.
• Write model specifications and scientific documents to clearly communicate ideas to other subject matter experts and cross-functional partners.
• Understand and evaluate the implications of model changes on the user experience, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Drive the development of innovative personalization strategies to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Your Expertise:

• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Data Science, Econometrics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 9+ years of relevant industry experience (6+ with a PhD), with 1+ year of domain experience in ranking and personalization.
• Hands-on ‘builder’ experience in machine learning, recommendation systems, and data-driven product development.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with audiences of varying technical knowledge and seniority (up to Director).
• Prior experience in multi-sided marketplaces is preferred.