or apply directly on Airbnb's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Airbnb's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Airbnb's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Airbnb
- high 168 stale, 16 reposted of 173 open
- Hiring momentum
- 323 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Airbnb's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Airbnb.
About this role
As a Senior Staff Data Scientist at Airbnb, you will lead efforts to analyze user behavior and preferences within the app, utilizing AI and causal inference methodologies. Your role involves collaborating with product and engineering teams to optimize user experience and developing data frameworks to enhance guest engagement. You will also present findings to leadership and drive data-driven strategies that personalize the Airbnb experience for users.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Airbnb as an employer.
What you need
- Causal inference expertise with marketplace experience
- 9+ years of industry experience with a PhD (or 12+ years with a Masters)
- Strong communication skills with cross-functional partners in product, engineering, and design
- Expert in at least one programming language for data analysis (Python or R) with familiarity in SQL
- Proven ability to succeed in both collaborative and independent work environments
- Demonstrated willingness and track record of engagement with the technical community
Nice to have
- Preferred domain experience in search, UX discovery, personalized evidence systems
- Comfort with developing proof-of-concept prototypes
- Passionate about AI and possessing a learner’s mindset towards LLMs and dynamic systems
What you get
- Base pay range of $224,000 — $280,000 USD
- May be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits
Worth weighing
- Remote eligible but must live in a state where Airbnb has a registered entity
- Pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
Summarised from Airbnb's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Airbnb on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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