Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Price Modeling

Airbnb is a global platform that connects hosts and guests for unique stays and experiences. In this role, you will develop and refine machine learning models for pricing recommendations, focusing on reinforcement learning techniques to enhance host success rates.

Responsibilities:

• 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

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
• Occasional travel may be required
• Experience in the hospitality industry or with pricing models would be a plus
• Experience with Airbnb's platform and tools would be beneficial