Senior ML Engineer, Price Modeling — Remote

Airbnb; United States; On-site; USD 196,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity

Benefits

Employee Travel Credits

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our innovative pricing guidance team. You will develop and refine pricing models, with reinforcement learning at the core, collaborating with data scientists, product managers, and engineers to deliver impactful host-focused solutions.

The role emphasizes strong Python skills, data analysis, and clear communication. This US-remote role may require occasional travel and aligns with Airbnb’s strategic pricing goals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in the hospitality industry or with pricing models would be a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Experience with Airbnb’s platform and tools would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Developing and refining machine learning models for pricing recommendations, with a focus on reinforcement learning techniques.
• Collaborating with data scientists, product managers, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Analyzing model performance and making necessary adjustments.
• Presenting findings and progress updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Integrating models into host-facing tools and workflows.

Skills

Machine learning engineering

Reinforcement learning

Python

Data analysis & visualization

Teamwork & communication

Hospitality/pricing domain

Authorized to work in US

Willingness to travel

Airbnb platform knowledge

Job description

Airbnb is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our innovative pricing guidance team. You will develop and refine pricing models, with reinforcement learning at the core, collaborating with data scientists, product managers, and engineers to deliver impactful host-focused solutions.

The role emphasizes strong Python skills, data analysis, and clear communication. This US-remote role may require occasional travel and aligns with Airbnb’s strategic pricing goals.