[Hiring] Advanced Analytics Intern @Airbnb

Role Description

Airbnb is seeking an Advanced Analytics Intern to join the Finance Data Science & Strategy team within the Finance organization for the 2027 Summer Intern Program.

The Finance Data Science & Strategy team builds the statistical models behind Airbnb’s top line forecast and explains how the business performs against it. The work runs as a loop:

• Identify where actuals differ from forecast and why.
• Share findings with partners across Finance and the business.
• Feed insights into the next version of the forecast.

We are looking for someone curious about business and data, who can understand both the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ behind a number and help translate them into decisions.

The Difference You Will Make

As an Advanced Analytics Intern on our team, you’ll help explain how the business performed against the forecast and use what you find to improve it. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build comprehensive and high-quality analyses of business performance against the forecast.
• Work with data scientists to turn findings into improvements in the next version of the forecast.
• Communicate findings clearly to partners across Finance and the business, in written readouts and recurring reviews.

A Typical Day

During your internship, you’ll be integrated into a team where you’ll contribute to challenging projects. You’ll be expected to:

• Own and complete a capstone project from beginning to end.
• 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 Finance Data Science & Strategy team and broader Airbnb community.

Qualifications

• Full-time students completing a Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Mathematics, Analytics, Statistics, Econometrics, etc.) with at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
• Proficient in communication and collaboration, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse teams and individuals.
• Skilled in conducting thorough and inclusive analyses, ensuring that findings are communicated clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Possesses robust data, statistical analysis, and analytics skills, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of complex datasets.
• Substantial experience in SQL, along with a solid foundation in at least one programming language (Python or R).
• Preferred (not required): Familiarity with forecasting, time series, and/or A/B testing.
• 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. You must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Airbnb values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Airbnb are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits

• 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

$40 — $40 USD

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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