10 days ago
Director, Machine Learning Science - Marketing
Expedia
Seattle, WA (On-site)Full time$224K/yr – $359K/yr
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Director, Machine Learning Science - Marketing
Seattle, WA (On-site)
$224K/yr – $359K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Summary
Own the strategy and delivery of machine learning systems powering Marketing, including roadmap and OKRs, while building and guiding production models, experiments, and a growing ML team across cross-functional partners.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Own the strategy, roadmap, and OKRs for the machine learning systems powering Marketing
- Design and deliver production-grade ML models and optimization systems that improve bidding, capital allocation, and ROAS
- Apply rigorous experimentation and measurement to validate business impact
- Recruit, develop, and retain applied machine learning scientists and managers, and support their growth in a complex environment
- Prioritize the team's investment across platform migration, new capabilities, and model innovation
- Build partnerships across Product, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, and Marketing leadership, and align priorities with multiple product teams
- Navigate and influence the EG data platform and ML technology stack in line with company goals
- Contribute to the broader data science and analytics community across EG
Requirements
- Graduate degree in machine learning, computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field; or equivalent related professional experience. PhD preferred
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience and 5+ years of people management experience, including leading high-performing machine learning teams
- Track record of delivering high-impact machine learning products from concept to production at scale
- Depth in supervised and unsupervised learning, statistics, and experimentation, including A/B testing, power analysis, Bayesian methods, and causal inference
- Command of the ML development lifecycle and MLOps: CI/CD, testing, observability, and reliable releases
Preferred
- Domain experience in bidding, pricing, elasticity modeling, capital allocation, search, personalization, ranking, or recommendation
- Exposure to deep learning, LLMs, retrieval-based systems, and reinforcement learning
- Proficient programming skills: Python preferred, plus Java or Scala, and SQL or equivalent query languages
- Hands-on experience with ML and data engineering technologies such as Spark, Databricks, Kubernetes, and GPU compute
- Discipline in data and feature engineering (quality, lineage, documentation) and in model design with clear objectives, constraints, and risk guardrails
- Proficient communication, collaboration, and mentoring, with the ability to tailor complex concepts to technical and executive audiences
Benefits
- Benefits and perks Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life .
Expedia
Expedia is one of the world's leading full-service travel brands, helping travelers get the most out of every trip they take by making the travel process seamless. With Expedia, travelers can plan and book flights, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals in one complete marketplace. Expedia offers intelligent tools, personalized recommendations, and a booking experience that saves you money – making it easier to explore the world. Use our mobile app or visit www.expedia.com to start your next adventure.Why choose Expedia?Expedia is your all-in-one travel shop, providing access to a large inventory of flights, hotels, vacation packages, activities and car rentals, with savings for every part of your trip.Our smart recommendation and comparison tools make for thoughtful travel planning. And with Expedia, you can bundle now or later and still get savings towards your trip, for a travel planning experience that moves with you.For PartnersExpedia connects travel businesses with millions of engaged travelers worldwide. Our partner solutions help hotels, airlines, and service providers grow bookings, optimize visibility, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.Expedia is the flagship travel brand of Expedia Group.
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