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Machine Learning Scientist III
Expedia is the global leader in travel. From the practical matters of booking flights, cars,
hotels, packages, local activities, or vacation rentals to the realization of dreams and
bucket lists, we cover the entire breadth of this deep and varied relationship. We team
up with our partners to provide outstanding offers to our customers. Some of our
partners are huge brands, and some are individuals with a studio apartment to rent. Our
customers are diverse, and we seek to deliver value and a great experience. Our
technical challenges are endlessly sophisticated and yet meaningful and exciting.
 Expedia Group Data Science and AI organization builds scalable, high performance, high
impact AI products and services for the company. We work closely together with our
brands/business units across Expedia Group. We work in a start-up fashion, with flat org
structure and refreshing culture, valuing integrity, creativity, dedication, and positive
energy. We bring AI fueled business value to our company, to our travelers, and
partners, and we believe in Data Intelligence, and AI innovation.
We are looking for Data Scientists to join our growing team. This position focuses on the
measurement and optimization of advertising expenditure. This role will work closely
with our marketing team to drive traffic to our e-commerce marketplace. The statistical
learning algorithms you develop will affect tens of millions of advertising dollars each
year.
What you’ll do:
  • You will need understand Bayesian inference and how marketing advertising
  • works.
  • You will frame challenging business problems as a data science problem and
  • concrete set of tasks.
  • You will leverage others’ skills, knowledge, and expertise effectively in problem
  • solving and delivering impact.
  • You will apply a range of common machine learning and statistical methods to
  • solve business problems.
  • You will build end-to-end design of media mix models based on detailed
  • understanding of business requirements, including approach, choice of algorithm
  • and data sources.
  • You will build positive relationships, drive decisions and progress with Machine
  • Learning, Marketing, and Engineering teams, and communicate findings to
  • executives and partners.
     
Who you are:
  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in Data Science, analytics and/or engineering fields.
  • Experienced in industrial application of machine learning.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the limitations of selected methods.
  • Have significant experience in at least one major ML programming language
  • (Python, R...) and familiar with others.
  • Proven storytelling and presentation skills
  • Accustomed to collaborative, fun work environment
The total cash range for this position in Austin is $112,000.00 to $156,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $179,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience.  Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits

About Expedia Group 

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.  

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Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Salary

$112,000 - $179,000

Yearly based

Location

Austin Domain 11 - HomeAway

Job Overview
Job Posted:
8 months ago
Job Expires:
Job Type
Full Time

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