Machine Learning Scientist

As a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Expedia Group, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of travel by utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance the customer experience. Your role will involve developing state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to power and improve customer experiences in areas such as post-booking recommendations and customer service. By leveraging your passion for statistics, machine learning, and causal inference, you will play a key role in driving tangible growth for the business. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and implement end-to-end data science solutions for complex business problems. - Apply advanced machine learning techniques including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. - Optimize data pipelines and storage environments across cloud and on-premise systems. - Translate business requirements into robust models and actionable insights. - Create clear, compelling visualizations and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders. - Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the technical community through blogs, talks, and open-source contributions. - Collaborate cross-functionally to align data science initiatives with broader business goals. - Ensure ethical AI practices and apply core product management principles in solution design. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a technical or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience) - 7+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years with a Master's degree, or 4+ years with a PhD - Led 2+ long-term projects spanning multiple quarters - Built and maintained multiple production-grade data science products - Expertise in supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning - Proficiency in Python, Java, SQL - Experience in feature engineering, training data management, and data visualization - Strong business acumen, communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities - Demonstrated talent assessment, coaching, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills - Knowledge of AI ethics and product management principles - Expertise in at least one ML programming language (e.g., Python, Scala) - Ability to design robust ML models tailored to business needs - Applies advanced statistical methods and implements cutting-edge research - Creates impactful visualizations and communicates insights clearly - Manages stakeholders effectively and delivers high-impact solutions aligned with business timelines - Demonstrates persistence and creativity in overcoming challenges By joining Expedia Group, you will be part of a high-performing team of data scientists dedicated to solving complex business challenges through innovative machine learning and AI solutions. Your contributions will play a crucial role in redefining service excellence in travel and making the travel experience more seamless for millions of customers and partners worldwide.,