Senior Data Scientist/Machine Learning Scientist - Remote

Overview

The Tripadvisor Data Science/Machine Learning Team is looking for an experienced individual to join a dynamic and fast-paced team to help support our Performance Marketing efforts. As a Senior Data Scientist/Machine Learning Scientist, you will apply your modeling skills to a wide variety of problem spaces including, but not limited to bidding for online advertising, customer modeling, experimental design, revenue optimization, attribution, recommendations.

In Short

• Use machine learning models to solve a variety of core business problems across performance marketing.
• Seek out new opportunities to apply data science and machine learning in the performance marketing space across all channels.
• Automate ETL pipelines.
• Prototype, evaluate, deploy and maintain new models in production.
• Design AB tests and analyze their results.
• Discover new ways to analyze and interpret the data.
• Guide/mentor more junior scientists.
• Communicate progress and interpretation of experimental results to technical and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• PhD or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field preferred (or masters with at least 4+ 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Access to the newest development tools and huge data sets.
• Opportunity to observe the impact of your work in real time.
• Encouragement to take ownership of your projects.
• Participation in social activities and industry conferences.
• Access to online learning resources.
• Inclusive and accessible work environment.