Machine Learning Scientist

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Machine Learning Scientist to join the Tripadvisor Group Machine Learning Team. As an ML II Scientist, you will apply your modeling skills to a wide variety of problem spaces including bidding for online advertising, customer modeling, experimental design, revenue optimization, attribution, recommendations, and lifetime value. You will have access to the newest development tools and huge datasets. You will deploy your solutions online and be able to observe the impact of your work in real time as you help the company grow.

Responsibilities

• Use machine learning models to solve a variety of core business problems across marketing.
• Seek out new opportunities to apply data science and machine learning in the marketing space across all channels (e.g., paid, organic, search, demand creation, affiliates, CRM…)
• Automate ETL pipelines
• Prototype, evaluate, deploy, and maintain new ML models in production
• Design AB tests and analyze their results
• Discover new ways to analyze and interpret the data
• Communicate progress and interpretation of experimental results to technical and business stakeholders

Requirements

• Team player
• Loves to learn
• Great communication skills with both technical and non-technical partners
• Gets things done on time and on specification
• Genuinely interested in AI - you've played with AI tools yourself, and you're excited to grow your skills in that space rather than waiting for it to be handed to you

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field preferred (or masters with 2+ years of practical experience)
• Knowledge of AB test design and analysis
• Strong background in machine learning and statistics
• Solid foundation on data structures and algorithms
• Proficiency in Python for numerical/statistical programming (our group relies heavily on Numpy/Pandas/Scikit-learn)
• Ability to interpret and write complex SQL queries
• Experience with big data technologies, such as Hive and Spark
• Track record of leading the deployment and maintenance of models
• Hands-on experience with AI-powered tools

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team
• Access to the newest development tools and huge datasets
• Ability to observe the impact of your work in real time
• Culture of personal development, including social activities, journal clubs, memberships in online learning resources, and participation in industry conferences

About the Company

The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), include a portfolio of travel brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at [email protected].

If you have any additional questions about careers at Tripadvisor, you can email us at [email protected].