This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-office.
Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.
We’re a data-driven organization, which makes our Analytics and Data Science teams the brains of our operation. On the cutting edge of customer and business analytics, they make sure all our decisions and innovations are based on the latest insights.
Why this job’s a big deal:
As a Data Scientist, you will be a key member for Priceline’s center of excellence for models- and data-based decision making. You will have the opportunity to build models that leverage advanced analytics, statistics, econometrics, and quantitative methodologies while striving to serve the company’s mission to be the best travel deal maker in the world.
In this role you will get to:
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Leverage data analyses, modeling, and visualization tools such as Python and/or R, Jupyter, MySQL, Apache Airflow, Google BigQueryHadoop, Google Dataflow, Google Vertex AI, Google Storage, Tableau, and nd others.
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Develop models that leverage data collected from transactional information
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Work alongside data engineers, ML engineers, MLops, and Backend API engineers to operationalize models in production.
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Work with Data, Product and Technology teams to make inference and drive business decisions based on model outputs.
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Define, understand, and test opportunities to improve the product, and measure success of product efforts through forecasting and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends.
Who you are:
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Bachelor or Masters degree in a quantitative or computational field (ie, Math, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or Physics )
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A minimum of 2 years of work experience in data science.
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Proficient in a programming language used for data analysis (Python/R) and query knowledge (SQL).
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Hands on experience in building statistical or econometrics models in an educational or commercial setting.
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Experience with developing, scheduling, and monitoring batch-oriented workflows through platforms like Apache Airflow, Kubeflow, etc.
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Experience with ML computing on premise or cloud platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.
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Familiarity with object-oriented programming languages is a plus.
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Familiarity with the A/B test concept and underlying hypothesis is a plus.
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Familiarity with the Agile system is a plus.
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Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
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The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.
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There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.
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Who we are
WE ARE PRICELINE.
Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.
Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.
We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.
If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!
Flexible work at Priceline
Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.
Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
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What We Do
At Priceline, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], we believe every trip is a big deal to our customers. Whether it’s a much-needed getaway, wedding, reunion, graduation, or rooting on a favorite team—those are the moments that nobody should miss out on.
Our mission? Be the best travel dealmakers in the world. We provide our customers with smart and easy ways to access the very best deals available on hotel rooms, flights, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises, so they can be there for the moments that matter the most to them.
We do that by welcoming people who are at the top of their game, who want to learn and grow with others and who take their work seriously (but not themselves). We’re building a diverse and uniquely talented team to make sure our customers can be there for all those {big deal} moments. Come join us!
