Senior Data Scientist, Trust (Inference)

Airbnb seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead trust and inference initiatives within its Platform Data Science team. This remote role, based in the United States, focuses on designing measurement frameworks, conducting complex experiments, and building Bayesian models to quantify risk and evaluate enforcement policies. The position requires a Master's degree in a quantitative field with five years of experience, or a PhD with two years of experience, along with strong skills in SQL and Python or R. The base salary range is $179,000 to $210,000 USD, with additional eligibility for bonus, equity, and benefits. Candidates must reside in a state where Airbnb maintains a registered entity to qualify for this remote opportunity.

Key details

• Remote position based in the United States, requiring residence in a state where Airbnb has a registered entity.
• Base salary range is $179,000 to $210,000 USD, with potential for bonus, equity, and travel credits.
• Requires a Master's degree in a quantitative field with five years of experience, or a PhD with two years of experience.
• Focuses on causal inference, Bayesian modeling, and experimentation to detect adversarial behavior and protect platform trust.
• Involves collaborating with product, engineering, and policy teams to evaluate defense effectiveness and drive strategic recommendations.