[Remote] Staff AI Innovation Engineer, EX

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Airbnb is a global hospitality company that connects hosts and guests for unique stays and experiences. They are seeking a Staff AI Innovation Engineer to architect and build AI-powered solutions to enhance employee experience, translating HR needs into scalable products and rapidly prototyping solutions. Responsibilities • Translate employee and manager workflows into well-defined AI product opportunities • Rapidly prototype and test working solutions (LLM agents, workflow automations, microapps, embedded tools, etc.) • Architect systems integrations across our HR tech stack (Workday, Greenhouse, Qualtrics, Airtable, RightAnswers, Asana, and more) • Lead discovery sessions with stakeholders to uncover automation and augmentation opportunities • Evaluate third-party AI tools and determine build vs. buy options • Design and execute fast-cycle pilots across knowledge management, decision support, communications, and resource planning • Define success metrics, measure impact, and iterate based on user feedback • Translate complex AI architectures into clear narratives that help stakeholders understand value and adoption paths • Ensure alignment with Airbnb’s privacy, security, and ethical AI guardrails • Continuously evolve EX’s AI strategy as organizational needs and technologies shift Skills • 9+ years in product management, AI engineering, and/or platform architecture, with hands-on experience building and launching AI/ML-powered products • Proven 0→1 builder with extensive experience developing GenAI prototypes, tools, and platforms from scratch • Ability to produce functional prototypes (using Claude Code or similar) within hours and stakeholder-ready demos within days • Strong systems-thinking skills with the ability to map complex workflows, diagnose root causes, and design buildable solutions • Expertise in prompt engineering, context orchestration, and adapting LLM behavior to different users, workflows, and decision contexts • Data-informed decision-maker who can define success criteria, measure ROI, and refine models and workflows • Skilled in communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences • Highly collaborative, systems-oriented, and adept at connecting dots across people, tools, and processes • Strong visual and narrative communication skills (Figma, Miro, slideware) • Portfolio of prototypes or relevant 0→1 work preferred but not required Benefits • Bonus • Equity • Benefits • Employee Travel Credits Company Overview • Airbnb is an online community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book accommodations through mobile phones or the Internet. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.airbnb.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Airbnb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 234 in 2025, 176 in 2024, 160 in 2023, 270 in 2022, 250 in 2021, 274 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply To this Job Company : Airbnb Salary : 180K–225K a year