Data Scientist, Booking.com
Marketplace, Ad Tech
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Leading travel accommodation and experiences marketplace
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Leading travel accommodation and experiences marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To shape the future of travel through cutting edge technology, to make it easier for everyone to enjoy amazing experiences wherever they go.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience working in Data Science roles; advanced degree preferred (Statistics, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Marketing Science, or similar) (mandatory)
- Strong working knowledge of statistics and experimentation (mandatory)
- Strong working knowledge of SQL and at least one scripting language (Python or R) (mandatory)
- 1+ year of experience working in Marketing or Advertising (desired)
- Experience using experimental and non-experimental methods to calculate the incremental return on investment of campaigns in a 2 sided marketplace (desired)
- Understanding of auction theory and competitive dynamics (desired)
- Analytical, strategic, humble, entrepreneurial, and data-driven (mandatory)
- Comfortable interacting with stakeholders throughout the global organization (mandatory)
- Strong communication and presentation skills (mandatory)
- Flexibility to accommodate change and thrive in ambiguity (mandatory)
What the job involves
- You’ll be working in a multidisciplinary Data Product team with the remit of driving the growth and expansion of Ads on Booking.com (also in collaboration with other BHI companies), whilst maintaining a great customer experience
- This unit will be lead by a Data Product Manager and comprise of Data Science, Analytics, Engineering and Machine Learning crafts working together
- As a Data Scientist you’ll also be part of the wider Marketplace Data Science organisation
- The team works in an embedded way across a range of different Product and Strategy teams, allowing you to tap into the craft community and knowledge that you can take back to the day job with you
- The candidate will be mainly focused on optimising and scaling our display advertising solutions
- They will be responsible for measuring the incremental impact of our advertising product and will come up with innovative new ways to generate additional ad revenue and visibility for our partners
- This job is a great opportunity for a Data Scientist to collaborate with different teams and crafts in a new and fast growing area of the company
- Responsible for owning the design and delivery of entire Data Science solutions based on business requirements, bringing them from the initial idea-generation phase to implementation independently
- Responsible for working autonomously on consuming data, preparing it for data science use, translating business problems to data stories and solving them effectively by applying suitable statistical data analysis and modeling methods. Leverages input from business stakeholders in all of the above to determine the right technical solutions to deliver customer value
- Responsible for working primarily within the scope of their team to deliver work that informs business decisions for the product / business topic they currently work on, occasionally collaborating across multiple teams
- Responsible for designing and interpreting quantitative experiments to objectively guide key business decision making
- Responsible for independently identifying and managing stakeholders in operational, project-based, and managerial roles. Effectively communicates, addresses stakeholder needs, and conveys complex analysis results in a clear manner. Begins to guide junior colleagues in stakeholder engagement
- Responsible for collaborating with peers in related crafts (ie. Data Engineering), anticipating data needs to ensure smooth progress of their individual projects
- Must be knowledgeable with the operational, tactical and strategic goals of their area (ie. track / vertical) and have high level knowledge of the goals of their wider area (ie. Business Unit)
- Responsible for ensuring quality of their own work by validating it through peer review
- Responsible for influencing business decisions within their specific area (ie. product team)
Application process
- Application and CV review
- Business Interview 1
- Business Interview 2
- Hiring Decision
Our take
Booking.com has established itself as a leading digital travel company. The company reaps the benefits of its status in the market and is currently in a stronger position than its up-and-coming competitors such as Expedia, Trivago and Trip.com. Airbnb represents the sharing economy and acts as a disruptive force in this market but still has ways to go to compete with Booking.com.
In recent years, there has been considerable growth in the number of travellers wishing to travel more sustainably. And Booking.com is well positioned to attract these consumers, having introduced a Travel Sustainable badge on their platform which over 100,000 properties have achieved for their sustainability efforts.
The company was originally founded with a core focus on hotels, and the platform now offers more than 31M accommodation listings. It has also expanded into different services, including flights, car rentals, and attractions.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Health insurance
- Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
- Global Employee Assistance Program
- Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
- Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Pension plan
- Annual paid time off
- Parental leave - 22 weeks
- Grandparent leave - 10 days
- Care leave - 10 days
- Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
- Anniversary leave
- Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
- Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
- Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
- Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
- Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
- Free access to online learning platforms
- Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
- Access to trainings and workshops
- Team development opportunities
- Local discount programs
- Game rooms in offices
- On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options
Company HQ
Nieuwmarkt en Lastage, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leadership
Glenn Fogel
(CEO)Previously Vice President at Morgan Stanley. They joined Booking Holdings in 2000 and have held several high profile and executive positions since. They are currently the President and CEO
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