Expedia Group · 1 day ago
Director of Machine Learning
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$242K/yr - $338K/yr
12+ years expExpedia Group is a technology company focused on delivering high-quality experiences for travelers. They are seeking a Director of Machine Learning Science to lead a team dedicated to enhancing traveler experiences through advanced machine learning techniques and data-driven solutions.
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Responsibilities
Establish the roadmap and own the OKRs for machine learning systems powering our insurance business
Utilize the latest ML and AI technologies to enhance our travelers' personalized experience and discovery experience on both app and web platforms. Drive innovation, technical excellence, and deliver business impacts that improve conversion rates, loyalty, and overall traveler experience
Prioritize the team’s efforts between platform migration and experimenting with new features
Foster cross-functional partnerships with stakeholders, including product management, engineering, customer care, and supply teams. Collaborate with multiple product teams to make decisions and prioritize requirements
Operate with a broad business perspective and technical depth, understanding company goals while navigating and influencing the EG data platform and ML technology stacks
Recruit, develop, and manage highly skilled and independent applied machine learning scientists in a complex environment
Qualification
Required
You have a graduate degree in a quantitative field or relevant equivalent experience
You have 12+ years experience in Machine Learning Science
You have 5+ years of people management experience
You have extensive, up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience with machine learning and data engineering technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Spark, Databricks, GPU)
You have extensive experience in Generative AI technology areas such as search, personalization, sorting, ranking, recommendation, bidding, pricing, etc
You have large-scale content experience; an area closely related to reimagine Content in the era of GenAI, personalization
Preferred
You have a proven track record of designing and delivering high-impact machine learning projects and products from concept to completion
You have a proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to simplify complexity and translate high-level business requirements into specific projects
You possess strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and tailor key messages and presentation styles to various audiences
Company
Expedia Group
At Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE), we believe travel is a force for good – it opens minds, builds connections, and bridges divides.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
TCV
2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $985M
2020-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2020-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Ariane Gorin
Chief Executive Officer
Ramana Thumu
Chief Technology Officer
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