Senior Machine Learning Scientist, Expedia Group

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field with 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing recommender systems or retrieval/ranking systems at scale
• Proven experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras) and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Scala
• Proven technical experience in at least one of the following fields: ranking algorithms, candidate retrieval, deep learning neural network (e.g. embeddings, transformers), reinforcement learning, graph-based algorithms and GenAI
• Versatility to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. (e.g. product, stakeholders, engineers and analytical teams)

Desirable

• Our team is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Scientist who is passionate about building systems that create measurable business value
• In this role, you will design, develop, and work with engineers to deploy cutting-edge recommendation systems that personalize user experiences, enhance engagement, and drive measurable business impact
• This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, complex datasets and build solutions that directly affect millions of travelers worldwide
• Hands-on develop machine learning models and pipelines at scale, including both batch and real-time use cases
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners including software engineers, product managers, data engineers and data analyst, identify opportunities for business impact, understand, refine and prioritize
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in ML, recommender systems, and AI technologies, and apply them to develop innovative solutions. A track record in raising and maintaining a high technical bar in data science organization
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning