Senior Machine Learning Engineering, Trust

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Train and deploy machine learning models for identity misuse detection and risk scoring.
• Hands-on develop, productionize, and operate Machine Learning models and pipelines at scale, including both batch and real-time use cases.
• Integrate advanced verification methods, including biometrics and NFC-based flows.
• Collaborate closely with ML, iOS/Android, and web engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners including software engineers, product managers, operations and data scientists, to identify opportunities for business impact, understand, refine, and prioritize requirements for machine learning models.
• Drive engineering decisions and quantify impact.
• Contribute to foundational infrastructure including secure data handling, image processing, model serving, and feature engineering.
• Shape technical direction and influence the team roadmap through long-term strategy and investment planning.
• Mentor other engineers and promote best practices to strengthen Airbnb's engineering culture and foundations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience in software engineering, with a focus on applied Machine learning.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong programming skills in Scala, Python, Java, C++, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of Machine Learning best practices, algorithms, and domains such as natural language processing, computer vision, personalization, recommendation, and anomaly detection.
• Experience building end-to-end Machine Learning infrastructure and/or deploying Machine Learning models in production.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving projects from concept to production.
• Experience with test-driven development, A/B testing, incremental delivery, and deployment.
• Experience with computer vision systems (e.g., face detection, liveness, tampering detection) is a plus.
• Experience with the Trust and Risk domain is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with computer vision systems such as face detection, liveness, tampering detection.
• Experience with the Trust and Risk domain.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in software engineering with a focus on applied machine learning.
• Educational background in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits & Perks

• The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed with your manager.
• The position is remote eligible within states where Airbnb has a registered entity.
• The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors and may include bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
• Pay Range: $191,000 - $223,000 USD.