Data Scientist III, Analytics

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup (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 the Team
Our Expedia Product & Technology division builds innovative products, services and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. Traveler & Partner Service Platform delivers services that differentiate Expedia Group in the travel marketplace for our Partners and Travelers, along with building tools that support human agents of all types.

We are seeking a high-performing Data Scientist III to join our Traveler and Service Partner (TPSP) Analytics team. In this role, you will tackle sophisticated analytical and business challenges, with a focus on applying statistics and data analytics to improve operations and service efficiency. You will drive change by generating actionable insights, mentoring junior colleagues, and managing complex analytical projects from start to finish. The position requires regular interaction with stakeholders up to the VP level and the ability to communicate data-driven insights that influence positive business outcomes.

In This Role, You Will

1. Collaborate with stakeholders & domain experts to understand business needs, define project goals, and align on data analysis approaches.
2. Lead analytical projects, defining, building, and refining models that offer valuable insights into business challenges.
3. Apply advanced statistical techniques (e.g., regression, ANOVA, A/B testing) and machine learning concepts to deliver insights that drive change.
4. Create clear and effective data visualizations (preferably using Tableau), tailoring insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
5. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the team's continuous learning and development.

Experience And Qualifications

1. You hold a Ph.D., Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering data-driven insights that drive performance improvements.
2. You have expertise in programming with Python for building data science models, predictive modeling, hypothesis testing (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA), and statistical analysis using libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
3. You are proficient in data analysis, visualization tools (Python, R, SQL), and experienced in creating clear, impactful visualizations for diverse audiences, utilizing tools such as ggplot and Plotly.
4. You have hands-on experience working with large datasets, conducting feature engineering, and applying statistical techniques like regression analysis, A/B testing, and machine learning.
5. You possess advanced proficiency in SQL and data querying tools (Presto, Hive, BigQuery) and are knowledgeable in basic data engineering concepts for handling data at scale.
6. You independently manage end-to-end analytical projects, collaborating cross-functionally to align on business goals while continuously refining processes and building scalable data products.

The total cash range for this position in Austin is $137,500 to $192,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $220,000, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $137,500.00 to $192,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $220,000.00, 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.

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.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

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.

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.