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Senior Data Scientist - Identity and Algorithms at Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc.United States
On-site Full-time $177K/yr - $208K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in data science, with proficiency in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization tools. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, along with experience in identity verification technologies.

About the job

Company: Airbnb, Inc.

Role: Senior Data Scientist - Identity and Algorithms

Location: United States

About Airbnb

Since 2007, Airbnb has connected millions of hosts and guests worldwide. With over 5 million hosts and more than 2 billion guest arrivals across nearly every country, Airbnb offers distinctive stays and experiences that help build authentic connections in communities.

Building Trust at Scale

Trust forms the foundation of Airbnb’s community. The Identity Data Science team works to ensure every user is authentic, supporting Airbnb’s mission to create the most trusted travel platform. This team partners closely with product, engineering, and operations to advance identity verification systems and strengthen defenses against new threats.

“Our real innovation is not allowing people to book a home; it’s designing a framework to allow millions of people to trust one another. Trust is the real energy source that drives Airbnb…”

- Brian Chesky, Co-Founder & CEO (2019)

What You Will Do

This senior data science role focuses on improving the safety and well-being of Airbnb’s users through algorithmic and data-driven solutions. The position calls for a "full-stack" data scientist with a broad methodological skillset, ready to lead high-impact projects such as:

  • Raising identity verification standards using biometrics, NFC technology, and integrations with Apple and Google services.
  • Building advanced statistical models to detect identity fraud, including computer vision models for altered images and large language models (LLMs) to evaluate suspicious account features.
  • Automating and improving human-in-the-loop machine learning processes to classify fraud cases and generate training labels.
  • Deploying real-time anomaly detection systems to quickly spot emerging threats across regions and platforms.
  • Designing intelligent sampling strategies to estimate rare event rates and track critical metrics.

About Airbnb, Inc.

Airbnb, Inc. revolutionizes travel by connecting hosts and guests to create unique experiences around the world. Our commitment to trust and safety is at the core of our mission, fostering authentic connections in vibrant communities.

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