[Remote] Data Science Lead, Guest Funnel Science

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Airbnb is a global platform that connects hosts and guests for unique stays and experiences. The Data Science Lead, Guest Funnel Science will lead efforts in understanding user behavior and preferences, driving data strategy to enhance guest conversion and engagement across various business verticals. Responsibilities • Develop deep understanding of how guests navigate and re-engage with our app via analysis, research, and by leveraging granular user action and sequence datasets. • Drive technical frameworks and science leadership to explore innovative paradigms for detecting revealed preferences and quantifying online frictions. • Write code for prototypes to detect and quantify taxonomy of guest preferences via iterative development of data frameworks, models and artefacts derived from AI toolkits. • Assess assumptions and efficacy of derived guest preferences via measurement and validating hypotheses linked to online guest action and engagement. • Setup experiments and data feedback loops to own a high bar over continuous impact. • Regularly present findings and recommendations to leadership audiences to inform strategy and cross-functional deliverables. Skills • Causal inference expertise with marketplace experience • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics or related field. • 9+ years of industry experience with a PhD (or 12+ years with a Masters) • Strong in communication with XFN partners in product, engineering, and design to enable data-driven product development with a focus on the user experience. • Expert in at least one programming language for data analysis (Python or R) with familiarity in SQL. • Comfort with developing proof-of-concept prototypes. • Passionate about AI and possessing a learner’s mindset towards LLMs and dynamic systems. • Proven ability to succeed in both collaborative and independent work environments • Demonstrated willingness and track record of engagement with the technical community • Preferred domain experience in search, UX discovery, personalized evidence systems Benefits • Bonus • Equity • Benefits • Employee Travel Credits Company Overview • Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Airbnb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 186 in 2025, 176 in 2024, 160 in 2023, 270 in 2022, 250 in 2021, 274 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job