Advanced Analytics Intern

About the Role

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. This team builds the statistical models behind Airbnb’s top line forecast and explains how the business performs against it. The work involves analyzing deviations from forecast, communicating findings to partners, and incorporating learnings into future forecasts. The ideal candidate is curious about business and data, understands the 'what' and 'why' behind numbers, and can translate insights into decisions. Familiarity with analytical methodologies, BI tooling, and business communication is beneficial.

The Difference You Will Make

As an Advanced Analytics Intern, you will help explain business performance against the forecast and use these insights to improve it.

Key Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive and high-quality analyses of business performance against forecast, explaining the drivers of any differences.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate findings into improvements for future forecasts.
• Communicate findings clearly to partners across Finance and the business through written reports and recurring reviews.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in communication and collaboration, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse teams and individuals.
• Skilled in conducting thorough and inclusive analyses, ensuring 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.
• Solid foundation in at least one programming language: Python or R.
• Demonstrated interest in high growth, technology, and/or hospitality companies.
• Preferred (not required): Familiarity with forecasting, time series, and/or A/B testing.

Qualifications

• Currently a full-time student completing a Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Mathematics, Analytics, Statistics, Econometrics, etc.).
• Must have at least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
• Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT with 2-year STEM extension is accepted).

Location

• US - Remote Eligible.
• The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed upon with your manager.
• Must reside in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity.