Senior Machine Learning Scientist

$173,000 - $277,000/Yr

Expedia Group - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Machine Learning Scientist in Marketing at Expedia Group will lead the development and implementation of machine learning models that enhance the company's search marketing efforts. This role involves translating business objectives into machine learning problems, collaborating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior team members to drive innovative practices in machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into well-defined machine learning problems and implement solutions from start to finish.
• Partner with engineering teams to productionize machine learning solutions, focusing on scalability and robustness.
• Document work and communicate results clearly and effectively to business stakeholders, product management, and executive teams.
• Lead by example in technical excellence, mentoring junior team members and driving the team towards innovative, high-quality machine learning practices.
• Collaborate with partners to align machine learning solutions with business needs, ensuring the insights are actionable and practical.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in a technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in building industry-grade machine learning models.
• Proficient in Python, demonstrating strong algorithm design and object-oriented programming expertise.
• Proficient in SQL-like query languages for data extraction and transformation.
• Experience working with large data sets in a distributed computing environment such as Spark is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of modern machine learning techniques and statistics.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with causal inference and causal ML is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Proven track record of driving projects from inception to completion and collaborating effectively with diverse, international teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with deep learning frameworks.
• Familiarity with causal inference and causal ML.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness & travel reimbursement
• Travel discounts
• International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership