About the job
Airbnb is seeking a (PhD) Data Science Intern to join the Core Data Science team for our 2026 Summer Intern Program from June 22, 2026 - September 11, 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 the Airbnb platform and it's users. The team aims to accelerate scalable scientific innovation through bringing new methods and technologies to Airbnb problems across the company.
Responsibilities
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).
Qualifications
Minimum
No minimum qualifications listed.
Preferred
Studying computer science, computer engineering, data science, or an equivalent technical field
Knowledge of cutting edge GenAI and LLM techniques
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)