Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Guest & Host

Airbnb, a leading global hospitality platform founded in 2007, is seeking a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join their Users, Listings, and Marketplaces team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape how guests book and how hosts manage listings through advanced AI implementations.

The position involves working with a dynamic team that supports critical features across the application related to Guests, Hosts, and Listings, including management tools, enforcement systems, and merchandising systems. As a Senior Staff ML Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of improving the intelligence of Airbnb's product through state-of-the-art machine learning models.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $244,000 - $305,000 USD and requires 12+ years of industry experience in applied Machine Learning, with expertise in both Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision. You'll be working in a remote capacity within the US, with occasional visits to Airbnb offices or offsites as needed.

Your responsibilities will span from hands-on development of ML models to strategic leadership in implementing AI features. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across tech, product, and design organizations to identify, scope, and deliver AI features. The position requires deep technical expertise in ML best practices, strong programming skills, and experience with modern ML technologies like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Kubernetes.

This is an ideal role for a seasoned ML professional who wants to make a significant impact on a platform used by millions globally. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging problems at scale while helping to shape the future of how people travel and experience accommodations worldwide. The role offers not just technical challenges but also the opportunity to influence and drive best practices in ML feature development across the organization.