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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.
The Community You Will Join:
Airbnb is seeking a (PhD) Data Science Intern to join the Core Data Science team for our 2026 Summer Intern Program from June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026. The Data Science organization aims to be a business multiplier by solving complex and technical questions that underlie the foundations of Airbnb’s business through a mix of data research, modeling, and empirical methods. Core Data Science at Airbnb aims to innovate and apply deep scientific approaches to solve critical problems for the Airbnb platform and its users. The team aims to accelerate scalable scientific innovation through bringing new methods and technologies to Airbnb problems across the company.
The Difference You Will Make:
During the internship, you’ll be integrated into the Trip Intelligence working group at Airbnb. Airbnb's product is the Trip, and the Trip Intelligence working seeks to transform our understanding of what happens in the real world on trips. The primary goal of your role is to improve the quality of our GSAT model, which infers Guest satisfaction with their trip experience through applications of AI to a variety of data sources.
Key Responsibilities Includes:
- Conducting literature reviews to identify ways in which active learning can be integrated into our current model.
- Investigating innovative approaches to improving labeling for training and evaluation datasets.
- Implementing an active learning pipeline for our existing model and analyzing the performance.
- Investigating other approaches to improving label quality (e.g. LLM labeling agents).
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge problem, leveraging your knowledge of GenAI methods. You will have the chance to participate in exploratory research that directly impacts our understanding of the core part of the Airbnb experience, while also gaining valuable experience in the field.
A Typical Day:
As an intern, you’ll be integrated into a team where you’ll contribute to challenging projects. Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be superhosts to you during the summer. We provide the support, mentorship, fun, and real world experience needed to accelerate your learning and make a real impact on our product, as Airbnb revolutionizes connection, belonging, and travel. You can expect to:
- Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones.
- Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates.
- Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the Data Science org and broader Airbnb community.
Your Expertise:
This opportunity is for full-time Doctorate students enrolled at a nationally-accredited university in the United States graduating between December 2026 - June 2027 with the following background:
- Studying computer science, computer engineering, data science, or an equivalent technical field.
- Knowledge of cutting edge GenAI techniques in the image domain.
- Ability to read and summarize papers from the literature.
- Solid Python coding skills.
- Familiarity with at least one DNN framework (PyTorch or Tensorflow).
- Demonstrated interest in high growth, technology, and/or hospitality companies.
- Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT with 2-year STEM extension is accepted).
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.
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Currency: USD
Pay Rate: $4,500.00 biweekly
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Pay Range: $4,500—$4,500 USD
INTRODUCTION
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.
The Community You Will Join:
Airbnb is seeking a (PhD) Data Science Intern to join the Core Data Science team for our 2026 Summer Intern Program from June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026. The Data Science organization aims to be a business multiplier by solving complex and technical questions that underlie the foundations of Airbnb’s business through a mix of data research, modeling, and empirical methods. Core Data Science at Airbnb aims to innovate and apply deep scientific approaches to solve critical problems for the Airbnb platform and its users. The team aims to accelerate scalable scientific innovation through bringing new methods and technologies to Airbnb problems across the company.
The Difference You Will Make:
During the internship, you’ll be integrated into the Trip Intelligence working group at Airbnb. Airbnb's product is the Trip, and the Trip Intelligence working seeks to transform our understanding of what happens in the real world on trips. The primary goal of your role is to improve the quality of our GSAT model, which infers Guest satisfaction with their trip experience through applications of AI to a variety of data sources.
Key Responsibilities Includes:
- Conducting literature reviews to identify ways in which active learning can be integrated into our current model.
- Investigating innovative approaches to improving labeling for training and evaluation datasets.
- Implementing an active learning pipeline for our existing model and analyzing the performance.
- Investigating other approaches to improving label quality (e.g. LLM labeling agents).
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge problem, leveraging your knowledge of GenAI methods. You will have the chance to participate in exploratory research that directly impacts our understanding of the core part of the Airbnb experience, while also gaining valuable experience in the field.
A Typical Day:
As an intern, you’ll be integrated into a team where you’ll contribute to challenging projects. Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be superhosts to you during the summer. We provide the support, mentorship, fun, and real world experience needed to accelerate your learning and make a real impact on our product, as Airbnb revolutionizes connection, belonging, and travel. You can expect to:
- Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones.
- Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates.
- Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the Data Science org and broader Airbnb community.
Your Expertise:
This opportunity is for full-time Doctorate students enrolled at a nationally-accredited university in the United States graduating between December 2026 - June 2027 with the following background:
- Studying computer science, computer engineering, data science, or an equivalent technical field.
- Knowledge of cutting edge GenAI techniques in the image domain.
- Ability to read and summarize papers from the literature.
- Solid Python coding skills.
- Familiarity with at least one DNN framework (PyTorch or Tensorflow).
- Demonstrated interest in high growth, technology, and/or hospitality companies.
- Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT with 2-year STEM extension is accepted).
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.
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Currency: USD
Pay Rate: $4,500.00 biweekly
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Pay Range: $4,500—$4,500 USD
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Align your portfolio to hospitality data problems
Airbnb's data contributors work on problems like pricing signals, host quality scoring, and traveler demand forecasting. Frame your portfolio projects around marketplace or platform data rather than generic analytics to stand out in their screening process.
Confirm LCA-backed job postings before applying
Before investing time in Airbnb's application process, check DOL's FLAG system for Labor Condition Applications filed under Data Contributor or similar titles. An active LCA signals a role is already set up for sponsored hires, not just open to them in theory.
Clarify your visa category early in recruiter conversations
Airbnb sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT for data roles, and each has different timing requirements. Tell the recruiter your current status in the first conversation so they loop in immigration counsel before an offer is drafted, not after.
Prepare degree equivalency documentation if needed
H-1B specialty occupation requirements mean your degree must map directly to a Data Contributor role. If your credential is from outside the U.S., get a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation completed before your interview stage so it doesn't slow down petition filing.
Target Airbnb's trust and platform integrity teams
Airbnb's data contributor openings cluster around platform integrity, community quality, and host and guest experience teams. Filtering your search to these functions on their careers page surfaces roles most likely to have established sponsorship pathways already in place.
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Not every Airbnb data posting is open to sponsored candidates. Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Contributor jobs at Airbnb by visa type, so you're applying only to roles where sponsorship has been confirmed rather than assumed.
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Find Data Contributor at Airbnb JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Airbnb sponsor H-1B visas for Data Contributors?
Yes, Airbnb sponsors H-1B visas for Data Contributor roles. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as statistics, computer science, or data science. Your employer files the H-1B petition with USCIS after a certified Labor Condition Application is secured from the DOL. Cap-subject petitions are subject to the annual lottery, so timing your job search around the March registration window matters.
How do I apply for Data Contributor jobs at Airbnb?
Applications go through Airbnb's careers portal at careers.airbnb.com. Search for Data Contributor or related data titles and filter by location. Before applying, review the job description carefully for sponsorship language or role-specific requirements. Once you apply, the process typically moves through an initial recruiter screen, technical assessments focused on data quality or SQL, and panel interviews with cross-functional stakeholders from product and engineering teams.
Which visa types does Airbnb commonly use for Data Contributor roles?
Airbnb sponsors multiple visa categories for data-focused roles. H-1B is the most common path for long-term authorization. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3, which has no lottery and processes at U.S. consulates. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles may use TN status. F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions allow recent graduates to work while a longer-term petition is filed. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is available for longer-tenure employees.
What qualifications does Airbnb expect for Data Contributor positions?
Airbnb's Data Contributor roles typically require proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language like Python, along with experience working with large-scale datasets in a product or marketplace environment. Familiarity with data pipeline tooling and experience contributing to data quality initiatives are valued. For sponsored candidates, your degree must align closely with the role's technical requirements to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards, so a directly relevant field of study strengthens your petition.
How do I find Data Contributor roles at Airbnb that are open to visa sponsorship?
Not every open role at Airbnb includes explicit sponsorship language, which makes it difficult to filter on their careers page alone. Migrate Mate aggregates Data Contributor jobs at Airbnb and surfaces only those with confirmed visa sponsorship, letting you focus your applications on postings where sponsorship is already established rather than following up with recruiters to confirm eligibility.
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