Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Payments

Airbnb · AI/ML

Apply
Full Time$191,000 — $223,000 USDPosted Aug 26, 2026

Source: airbnb

AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Not available
Category
AI/ML
Salary
$191,000 — $223,000 USD
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
Posted
Aug 26, 2026

This role’s source listing does not include Hungary as an eligible location.

Airbnb is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to focus on payments-related AI innovations, LLM agents, and fraud detection systems within the USA.

This role involves architecting end-to-end AI solutions at scale to enhance Airbnb's payments ecosystem. The engineer will spearhead LLM-powered workflows and real-time fraud defense systems while mentoring teammates and refining model governance processes. The position requires candidates to reside in specific US states where Airbnb maintains active business registration.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote-USA
191,000-223,000 USD base salary
Senior level
Payments domain focus
Generative AI and fraud defense focus

What You’ll Bring

5+ Years of industry experience in applied AI/ML
Strong programming skills in Python or Java
Proven mastery of modern AI/LLM workflows including prompt engineering and fine-tuning
Hands-on experience with at least three technologies among PyTorch, TensorFlow, vector search, or MLOps platforms
Demonstrated success designing and deploying production-scale AI systems
Residence in a US state where Airbnb has a registered entity

What You’ll Get

Bonus
Equity
Employee Travel Credits

About the Company

Airbnb is a global marketplace for unique stays and experiences, operating in almost every country. The company focuses on community-driven hospitality, facilitating connections between hosts and guests through its global product platform.

Listing checked for remote eligibility · Posted Aug 26, 2026 · airbnbApply
Apply