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Lead Machine Learning Engineer for Payments at Airbnb - Remote-USA

Airbnb
Full time 🌐 Remote Senior
📍 Remote-USA 🏙 Remote-USA, Oregon ⏳ Closes Jul 16, 2026
📋 Job Description

Overview: Join Airbnb, a pioneering platform that has transformed travel since its inception in 2007, connecting millions of hosts and guests across the globe. The Payments team is a vital component of Airbnb's ecosystem, ensuring a seamless transaction experience for users. As part of this innovative team, you'll be instrumental in enhancing our payment solutions, making them intuitive and secure for all.

Responsibilities : In your role as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer for Payments, you will drive the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies, such as large language model (LLM) workflows and real-time fraud detection systems. Your contributions will include: - Developing LLM agents and anomaly detection systems that address real-world challenges and enrich the user experience. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams in product, engineering, operations, and data science to identify opportunities, fine-tune AI/ML specifications, and implement architectural choices that maximize business impact. - Designing, training, and deploying large-scale AI applications that handle both batch and streaming data, focusing on minimizing latency and ensuring high reliability through automated monitoring and retraining processes. - Mentoring fellow engineers and fostering a culture of collaboration and experimentation, where innovative research meets production standards, empowering everyone to push the boundaries of AI at Airbnb.

Requirements : To be successful in this role, you should possess: - Extensive experience in machine learning and AI, particularly in the context of payments or financial technology. - Proficiency in developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments. - A strong understanding of system architecture and engineering best practices. - Excellent communication skills, with a talent for translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. - A collaborative mindset, eager to work with diverse teams to elevate the payment experience on a global scale. Join Airbnb and be a part of a community that thrives on innovation and creativity, shaping the future of travel.

🕐 Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (full-time)

🔧 Skills & Technologies
Python Java Go Excel

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⏳ Closes Jul 16, 2026
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