Expedia Group · 18 hours ago
Senior Economist - Advertising Technology
Washington - Seattle Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$184K/yr - $258K/yrExpedia Group is a leader in the travel industry, dedicated to creating innovative technology solutions for global travel. They are seeking a Senior Economist to join their Advertising Technology team to drive data-driven decisions in auction design, ad relevance, and marketplace optimization.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and improve ad auction mechanisms (pricing, bidding, pacing) and model advertiser behavior to balance revenue, ROI, relevance, and user experience
Define and evaluate ad relevance signals using statistical and econometric methods to ensure incentive-aligned metrics
Design and analyze incrementality and causal experiments (geo tests, holdouts, switchbacks) to measure true lift and avoid cannibalization
Build and validate econometric and causal models to understand marketplace dynamics, pricing, and long-term health
Conduct advanced data analysis to inform product strategy, policy decisions, and marketplace optimization
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and ML teams to drive experimentation and data-driven decisions at scale
Communicate clear, actionable insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD in Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field
Solid foundation in microeconomic theory and game theory, with the ability to model strategic behavior
Strong background in applied statistics and econometric modeling
Proficiency in Python or R with strong SQL skills to work with large-scale, noisy, real-world data
Hands-on experience with statistical modeling (linear, GLM, panel data), causal inference techniques, hypothesis testing, and uncertainty quantification
Strong analytical thinking and a passion for empirical, data-driven research to explore and answer complex questions
Familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex quantitative analysis, methodologies, and insights to diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in advertising, auctions, ranking, or marketplace platforms
Experience with incrementality measurement in production environments
Track record of delivering actionable insights from experimental design, causal inference, or large-scale data analysis
Demonstrated leadership in designing, implementing, and scaling AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve business outcomes
Expertise in integrating generative AI tools to enhance economic modeling, scenario analysis, or forecasting applications
Background in e-commerce, travel, or large-scale marketplaces
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness & travel reimbursement
Travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership
Company
Expedia Group
At Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE), we believe travel is a force for good – it opens minds, builds connections, and bridges divides.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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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