[Remote] Senior Data Scientist, Marketplace

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Airbnb is a global company that connects hosts and guests through unique stays and experiences. As a Senior Data Scientist on the Marketplace Data Science team, you will build data products and models to drive growth and optimize marketplace strategies, collaborating with various teams to provide data-driven insights. Responsibilities • Specifying and estimating models to determine the impact of supply and demand on marketplace outcomes • Delivering data and insights to enable the company’s supply growth efforts • Crafting models: You will develop models to accurately forecast key marketplace metrics, enabling proactive decision-making and strategic planning. • Advanced causal inference: Utilizing cutting-edge causal inference techniques, you will quantify the impact of changes in supply and demand on the marketplace, informing targeted improvements and interventions. • Cross-functional collaboration: You will actively collaborate with teams across product, engineering, and operations to integrate data science insights into initiatives aimed at enhancing supply acquisition, retention, and success. • Stakeholder engagement: You will engage with stakeholders to understand their business objectives and provide data-driven solutions tailored to these goals. Skills • 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or 2+ years with a PhD • Background in economics, statistics, and experimentation. A PhD or Master’s in economics or a related field is valued • Strong fluency in Python or R for hands-on IC work and SQL for advanced data analysis at scale • Experience with causal inference and machine learning techniques, ideally in a multi-sided platform setting • Proven ability to succeed in collaborative environments with cross-functional stakeholders and also in independent work environments • Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to audiences of varying technical levels Benefits • Bonus • Equity • Benefits • Employee Travel Credits Company Overview • Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.airbnb.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Airbnb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 186 in 2025, 176 in 2024, 160 in 2023, 270 in 2022, 250 in 2021, 274 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job