Data Scientist, Platform

About the role

Airbnb is a global platform connecting millions of hosts with billions of guest arrivals worldwide. We empower hosts to offer unique stays and experiences, fostering authentic connections between communities.

Responsibilities

• Apply and develop causal inference methods to estimate the effectiveness of Airbnb's marketing initiatives.
• Conduct data pulls, analyze trends, and create new features to support measurement efforts.
• Design and analyze experiments to evaluate the impact of marketing campaigns.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams, providing insights that optimize marketing strategies.
• Lead the creation of internal white papers and contribute to Airbnb tech blog posts.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics, Statistics, Marketing, or a related field, or a Masters Degree in a similar field with 2+ years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of causal inference methodologies and experimentation techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R), database usage (SQL), and agentic coding.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders at varying technical levels.
• Proven track record of solving business problems through data science methods.

Qualifications

• Passion for marketing and consumer science, with a desire to stay informed about the latest academic research.
• Familiarity with Bayesian modeling and its applications in marketing.
• Experience with causal ML modeling.
• Experience in developing end-to-end models for data-driven decision-making.

Skills

• Causal Inference
• Data Analysis
• Experimentation
• Collaboration
• Thought Leadership

Benefits

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging fosters a diverse and engaged workforce. We strive to provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and need reasonable accommodation, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $151,000—$175,000 USD, subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Schedule

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.