# Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference
**Company:** [Airbnb](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/airbnb)
**Location:** Remote
**Salary:** $179K-$210K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, SQL, R, Causal Inference, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Causal Observational Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-04-15
> Develops models and data products using causal inference to measure marketplace impacts like pricing tools and recommendations. Requires 5+ years experience (BS/MS) or 2+ (PhD), strong Python/SQL/R coding, ML, and experimentation skills.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners across Product, Design, Engineering, and Analytics to drive collaboration and innovation.
- Contribute directly to the development and launch of data-driven products and models, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and impact.
- Write software in **Python**, **SQL**, or **R** to model, simulate, and measure the impact of new features, applying advanced **causal inference** techniques.
- Analyze structured or unstructured data to uncover meaningful insights and craft actionable proposals that help shape strategy.
- Communicate learnings to leaders and stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner that drives informed data-driven decision making.

## Requirements
- **5+ years** of experience with BS/masters degree, **2+ years** of experience with PhD.
- Experience with **experimentation**, **causal observational analysis**, and **machine learning** techniques.
- Experience partnering with product, engineering, and design to enable data-driven model or product development.
- Ability to prototype, build, and scale derived data assets.
- Strong coding skills in **SQL** and either **Python** or **R**.
- Strong oral and written communication skills - an ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Work authorization (if applicable)
- Travel requirements (if applicable)

## Compensation
**Pay Range**: $179,000—$210,000 USD (base pay). Role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.
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