Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Guest & Host

ABOUT THE ROLE Airbnb is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the development of advanced machine learning solutions that enhance the guest and host experience on our platform. As a key member of our team, you will architect and implement cutting-edge AI and ML systems, including recommendation engines, ranking systems, and large language models. Your expertise will drive innovation and growth, shaping the future of our community. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Principal Engineer, you will: - Envision, champion, and support the development of novel ML systems, product integrations, and performance optimizations to solve real-world problems - Lead, mentor, challenge, and grow enthusiastic, collaborative software engineers and applied scientists across the organization - Raise the AI/ML skillset within the organization, fostering a passion for teaching and mentoring WHAT YOU'LL NEED To succeed in this role, you will require: - 12+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years of experience in a Principal or Senior Staff Engineer role having ownership responsibility over large-scale software systems - Background in the design and development of scalable AI and ML systems and services, and a deep passion for building ML-powered products - Experience owning and fostering engineering maturity in multiple organizations - Proven ability to implement high-impact work, with excellent communication and leadership skills WHY REMOTE This position is US-Remote Eligible, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States. You must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Please check the list of excluded states on our careers website for more information. BENEFITS Airbnb is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, equity, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment, where all employees feel valued and supported.