Staff Data Scientist- Notification & Engagement Strategy

Details

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.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop metrics to measure notification fatigue, and leverage causal inference techniques to estimate the cost of sending too many messages.
• Partner with Engineering teams to develop and evaluate models to optimize the timing, channel, and priority of external notifications (e.g., emails, push notifications).
• Perform a deep-dive analysis of the effectiveness of various product experiences across marketing channels and user states, using insights to inform cross-channel personalization strategies.
• Regularly present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical partners to inform strategy and cross-functional roadmaps.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Data Science, Econometrics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 9+ years of relevant industry experience (6+ with a PhD).
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence at various altitudes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional partners in product, engineering, and design to enable data-driven product development with a focus on the user experience.
• Experience with causal inference and machine learning techniques, ideally in a multi-sided platform setting.
• Prior experience in notifications and/or marketing is preferred.

Benefits

• Base pay range between $194,000 and $240,000 USD.
• Eligibility for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

This role may span multiple career levels. The actual base pay is dependent upon various 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.