Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Price Modeling

Airbnb

4d•$196,000 - $227,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be a part of Airbnb's innovative pricing guidance team. Our team is a diverse group of engineers, data scientists, and product managers who are dedicated to creating optimal pricing models for our hosts. We work closely with product engineers, designers, and other cross-functional partners to ensure our models are effective, user-friendly, and contribute to the success of our hosts.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering
Proven experience in developing and implementing machine learning models, preferably reinforcement learning models
Strong knowledge of Python, or other relevant programming languages
Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex ideas clearly
Must be authorized to work in the specified location

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hospitality industry or with pricing models would be a plus
Experience with Airbnb's platform and tools would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Developing and refining machine learning models for pricing recommendations, with a particular focus on reinforcement learning techniques.
Ensuring that our team's efforts align with Airbnb's broader strategic goals.
Collaborating with data scientists and product managers to understand project requirements and desired outcomes.
Developing, testing, and refining machine learning models, particularly reinforcement learning models, for pricing recommendations.
Analyzing model performance and making necessary adjustments.
Presenting findings and progress updates to team members and stakeholders.
Working with product engineers and designers to integrate models into user-friendly tools for hosts.