Lead Advanced Analytics, Product

Traveltechessentialist; United States; On-site; USD 157,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Travel Credits

Bonus and equity options

Job summary

A leading travel and hospitality company is seeking a Lead for Advanced Analytics in Product. The successful candidate will lead a team, conduct advanced data analysis, and help shape product decisions. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years' experience in Data Science or Analytics, including 4 years in management. This remote eligible position requires excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The pay range for this role is between $157,000 and $185,000 and includes potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in Data Science or Analytics.
• 4+ years of management experience with a proven track record.
• Prior experience in product analytics within a marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of advanced product analysts.
• Conduct data analysis and statistical modeling for strategic decisions.
• Design and execute experiments to measure feature impact.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team development

Causal inference

Education

Quantitative undergraduate degree

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join:

Airbnb, a leader in travel and hospitality, is on a mission to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. We offer unique accommodations and experiences, crafted and curated by locals. As we expand into new marketplaces for in‑person experiences and services, we are on the lookout for driven and innovative individuals to help shape our growth trajectory.

The Difference You Will Make:

Airbnb is seeking a Lead, Advanced Analytics, Product. This individual will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic business and product initiatives through detailed data analysis, experimentation, statistical modeling, and the development of reporting tools and metrics. The individual will be instrumental in driving product decisions across topic areas such as pricing and calendar availability, and competitive intelligence. The role would partner directly with the head of Product for Marketplace.

A Typical Day:

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of Advanced product analysts, fostering a culture of agility and growth.
• Conduct advanced data analysis and statistical modeling to extract actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments to measure feature impact and guide product iterations. Leverage causal methods when traditional randomized trials aren’t available.
• Design and build metrics / dimensions to monitor product and business performance.
• Build sophisticated reporting and analytical tools that empower stakeholders to make data‑driven decisions.
• Work cross‑functionally with Strategic Finance, Data and Analytical Engineering, and Data Science teams to ensure alignment and leverage synergies.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships, ensuring clarity of communication and strategic alignment on analytics initiatives.

Your Expertise:

• A quantitative undergraduate degree with a strong preference for candidates holding an MBA or equivalent advanced degree, with 10+ years of industry experience in a Data Science, Analytics, or equivalent role and 4+ years of management experience, with a proven track record of team development.
• Prior experience in data science, product analytics within a marketplace and pricing / monetization products.
• Deep technical expertise in data analysis, experimentation, causal inference, and familiarity with LLMs.
• Robust business acumen, strategic thinking skills, and the ability to make informed judgments.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of engaging with a variety of stakeholders and conveying complex concepts in an accessible manner.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions.
• An agile, growth‑minded approach, demonstrated through a history of driving projects from ideation to impact.

Your Location:

This position is US – Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at off‑sites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up‑to‑date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively‑led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [e-mail]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.

How We’ll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Pay Range

$157,000 — $185,000 USD