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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Payments

$107K - $146K/yr

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 ...

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Sr Social Measurement Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

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Market Manager

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Staff Backend Engineer - Ads Platform

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Staff Software Engineer, Build (Bazel)

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for airbnb in the United States is $19.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Airbnb hosts are individuals or property managers who offer their homes, apartments, or other types of accommodations for short-term rental on the Airbnb platform. Hosts are responsible for setting up their listings, communicating with guests, and ensuring a positive experience by providing clean and comfortable spaces. They can rent out entire properties, private rooms, or shared spaces, and are expected to meet Airbnb's standards for hospitality and safety. Being a successful Airbnb host often involves good communication, attention to detail, and responsiveness to guest needs.

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To thrive as an Airbnb Host, you need strong hospitality skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of property management, often supported by experience in customer service or hospitality roles. Familiarity with the Airbnb platform, calendar management tools, and cleaning or maintenance services is important. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help hosts create positive guest experiences and handle unexpected situations. These skills ensure high guest satisfaction, positive reviews, and a successful, sustainable hosting business.

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Airbnb hosts often encounter challenges such as managing guest expectations, handling last-minute bookings or cancellations, and maintaining property cleanliness. Effective communication with guests and setting clear house rules can help prevent misunderstandings. Many hosts find it helpful to automate routine tasks, such as messaging and check-ins, using Airbnb’s platform tools. Additionally, building relationships with reliable cleaning and maintenance services ensures that the property remains in top condition, which is crucial for positive guest reviews and repeat bookings.

What is the difference between Airbnb host vs property manager?

AspectAirbnb HostProperty Manager
CredentialsNone required, but hospitality experience helpsReal estate or property management certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentHome-based, flexible scheduleOffice or on-site, regular hours
Employer & IndustryIndividual hosts or small businesses on Airbnb platformProperty management companies or landlords
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Airbnb hosts typically manage their own rental listings, providing hospitality directly to guests with flexible hours. Property managers oversee multiple properties, often working for companies or landlords, with more structured schedules and responsibilities. While both roles involve property oversight, Airbnb hosts focus on guest experience, whereas property managers handle broader property operations.

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Infographic showing various Airbnb job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,815 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Guest & Host

Remote

Airbnb
Hospitality Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$107K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

The Community You Will Join:

We connect Airbnb's community with the right information, in the right place, at the right time. We tailor Messaging & Notifications so hosts on Airbnb can streamline their operations, and travelers get just the information they need to enjoy their stay worry-free.    

Additionally, we are building new connections within our community to help enrich the experience of hosting & traveling on Airbnb: easing the process of hosting, and adding meaning to our guest's trips.

The Difference You Will Make:

We believe our current customer experiences in these domains are only scratching the surface of the innovations that are possible, and that science is at the heart of delivering a step-function change for our Guest and and Host on Airbnb. 

You will architect and implement advanced machine learning solutions-including recommendation engines, ranking systems, intent detection models, and the integration of intelligence into existing platforms. Additionally, you'll lead efforts to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to create transformative AI experiences.

Many of the initiatives you'll tackle are in their early conceptual stages. You will have the opportunity to shape these ideas from inception to production, turning visionary concepts into impactful realities. You will be leading ML, Data and Product engineers to drive ML applications. 

A core focus of your work will be spearheading Machine Learning applications in Messaging and Notification-a high-impact area with significant potential to enhance guest and host experiences at Airbnb.

A Typical Day: 

  • 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.  A passion for teaching/mentoring is important.


Your Expertise:

  • 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
  • You're an inspiring colleague, a coach and mentor with experience owning and fostering engineering maturity in multiple organizations.
  • You're a builder, and implementer, who seeks out high impact work, and who is: proactive, curious, and an excellent communicator

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, 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: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. 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.

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