Expedia, Inc. has an opening for Finance Manager, Data Science - Analytics in Seattle, WA.
Job Duties: Design, architect, and implement advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions to address complex business challenges in analytics, forecasting, customer insights, and operational optimization. Apply predictive modeling, regression modeling, natural language processing (NLP), text analytics, and statistical algorithms to analyze diverse datasets, including transactional, operational, and unstructured text data. Manage the full AI/ML lifecycle from defining problem statements and scoping projects to data acquisition, cleansing, feature engineering, algorithm selection, model training, hyperparameter tuning, validation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring. Develop and evaluate models using both modern AI/ML algorithms (NLP, Decision Tree, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting). Perform advanced data extraction and transformation from multiple sources to create high-quality datasets for model development. Utilize big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive) and cloud services (Azure, GCP) for scalable AI/ML processing and deployment. Design and conduct A/B testing, multivariate testing, and other experimental frameworks to measure model performance and inform business strategy. Create and deliver compelling visualizations and dashboards using Tableau, Matplotlib, and Seaborn to present AI/ML results to technical and non-technical audiences. Apply explainable AI (XAI) methods to ensure transparency, interpretability, and fairness in model predictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, finance, and operations, to integrate AI/ML models into business workflows, enhancing decision-making, operational efficiency, and customer engagement. Mentor junior team members on AI/ML best practices, NLP techniques, predictive modeling, and data science methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits or assistance. May work remotely or from home 2 days/week; must live within commuting distance of Expedia office.
Job Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience in the job offered or in a data science or data analytics-related occupation.
In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related field, followed by 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a data science or data analytics-related occupation.
Position requires:
1. Designing and applying AI/ML models and statistical methods using Python, R, SQL, and big data platforms.
2. Extracting and transforming data from various sources into structured datasets for advanced analytics and AI/ML applications.
3. Understanding of KPIs, business processes, and translating data into actionable insights.
4. Data visualization and storytelling through Tableau, Matplotlib, or Seaborn to communicate findings from AI/ML models.
5. Designing and executing A/B testing and experimental frameworks to evaluate model and business strategy performance.
6. Cloud-based AI/ML model deployment, monitoring, and data storage using platforms such as Azure and GCP.
7. Applying statistical concepts and methods to analyze and validate model outputs effectively.
8. Programming in Python or R for model development, data preprocessing, and analysis.
9. Knowledge of algorithms and frameworks for building predictive models, including NLP, Decision Tree, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting.
10. Cleaning and preparing datasets, including handling missing values, outliers, and performing feature engineering.
11. SQL and database systems to query, manage, and optimize datasets.
12. Natural Language Processing (NLP) and text analytics for classification, sentiment analysis, and pattern detection.
13. Big data frameworks such as Hadoop, Spark, and Hive for large-scale data processing.
14. Regression modeling for forecasting and trend analysis.
Job ID #: R-103331
You must apply at https://bit.ly/4sd36BC. Must reference Job ID# R-103331.
The total cash range for this position is $196,914 to $220,000/year.
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 at “careers.expediagroup.com”.