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Why Join Us?
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We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
Introduction to team
Private Label Solutions (PLS) is the B2B arm of Expedia Group. We bring Expedia Group’s innovative technology and distribution solutions to partners across the world. These businesses include global financial institutions, corporate managed travel, offline travel agents, global travel suppliers (like major airlines) and many more
The Machine Learning Scientist II will join our Revenue Optimization ML team at Expedia Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse challenges and contribute to cutting-edge solutions that drive significant impact for the business. You will gain expertise in commercial acumen, engineering, analysis, and applied machine learning at scale.
This role that requires an individual that has a solid foundation in machine learning and engineering, is passionate about driving meaningful impact whilst being mindful of the broader context in which their work sits, is comfortable with ambiguity and enjoys the challenge of tackling open ended problems.
What you’ll do:
Develop and implement ML models for dynamic pricing, demand forecasting, and revenue optimization
Collaborate on end-to-end solutions, from data preprocessing to model deployment in production environments
Participate in A/B testing and experiment design to continuously improve our algorithms
Analyze complex datasets to derive actionable insights for business stakeholders
Contribute to the team's technical capabilities by staying current with the latest ML techniques and technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Clearly communicate your work, methodologies, and results to both technical and non-technical audiences
Interact with multiple areas of our technology stack to push models to production
Who you are:
Ph.D. (preferred) or master’s degree in computer science, Machine Learning, Mathematics/Statistics or another related field of science.
2 years of industry experience in applying ML to real-world problems desirable but not required.
Proficiency in Python, with experience using PySpark and common machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras etc.).
Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP)
Solid understanding of common machine learning algorithms
Knowledge of statistics and probability theory
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn new concepts quickly
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Enthusiasm for tackling challenging problems and contributing to innovative solutions
Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
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