Are you passionate about statistics and data analytics, and curious about the many ways they can be used to tackle real world problems and drive value? We’d like to hear from you!
Expedia Group is a truly data-driven company and as such we use data to support every decision. We are looking for a curious and hard-working individual with a strong analytical and statistical background and a dedication for self-improvement.
Your role will consist of running thorough analysis using robust statistical methods, such as building an attribution model and estimating the contribution of various elements. You will work closely with other highly skilled analysts across EG, partnering with our Strategy team, as well as colleagues across Data Science, Finance and Product.
This job is for you if you are comfortable in tackling sophisticated analytical problems while operating with minimal mentorship and are seeking a stimulating role within a fast-paced and fun business!
What you’ll do:
Apply a range of common statistical methods to business problems determining the ideal method for the problem considering underlying assumptions.
Build end-to-end design of models based on detailed understanding of business requirements, including general approach, choice of algorithm and data sources.
Help in all machine learning activities, especially in proper model selection, regularization and evaluation to be able to develop robust solutions.
Pick analytically valid approaches, appropriate in terms of level of effort, favoring iterative delivery that solves for the objective, not the ask (i.e. not just order-taking). Use advanced and sophisticated understanding of the business problem space to inform the design of the solution.
Extract data from multiple data sources and combine into the required datasets for model building or analytics.
Perform advanced querying such as: creating Views and Tables (+Indexes and Permissions), creating Store Procedures (+ Flow Control), SQL Ranking (RANK() OVER ... PARTITION BY...), Cursors & Temp Tables.
Know and apply data visualization principles consistently resulting in clear and consistent outcomes.
Influence action and results, through clear writing, in an accessible way for a wide audience. Structure presentations around a clear and concise narrative. Present clearly and engagingly and anticipates questions.
Who you are:
Bachelor's, Master’s, PhD or Equivalent Experience; Mathematics, Science, Statistics degree or a related Technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience is applicable.
Relevant experience includes professional experience selecting and applying statistical and machine learning models to solve business problems.
A high-performing individual who consistently applies and enhances the analytics capabilities, principles and playbooks to solve complex business issues and opportunities.
Operates largely independently and mentors more junior colleagues.
Develops and drives outstanding and sustained change and performance improvement from data-driven insights in a number of different areas or contexts.
Builds and maintains a data science project/product in production environments.
Why join us:
Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people's lives better – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them the tools to do so.
Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground, so we can act fast and stay simple. Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.
If you have a desire to make a difference with one of the most loved consumer brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.
Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Egencia®, trivago®, VRBO®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Wotif®, lastminute.com.au®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Hotwire®, Classic Vacations®, Expedia® Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, Expedia Local Expert®, Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo®.
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