Data Scientist II - Revenue Optimization strategy

Traveltechessentialist; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading travel technology company is seeking a Data Scientist II to optimize revenue through data analysis and collaboration with various teams. The role requires proficiency in SQL and Python, as well as a degree in Data Science or a related field. This position involves working with C-level leaders and has significant impact on business strategies. Join a diverse team and enjoy comprehensive benefits including travel perks and career development opportunities.

Servicios

Full benefits package

Exciting travel perks

Flexible work model

Formación

• Critical thinker with a curious mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in SQL and Python, with good knowledge of probability and statistics.
• Experience communicating with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsabilidades

• Extract and combine data from multiple sources to support model building and analytics.
• Design and implement tactical actions that boost both top- and bottom-line.
• Analyze elasticity curves to optimize partners’ performance.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

SQL proficiency

Python proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in Data Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

Data Scientist II - Revenue Optimization strategy

Spain - Madrid | Technology | Full-Time Regular | Expiry: 11/11/2025 | ID # R-99178

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting‑edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated, and when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources—all to fuel our employees’ passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Introduction to the team:

The online travel market never stands still. Within our B2B team we’re smack in the middle of it! We are an entrepreneurial start‑up operating in the B2B market within the world’s biggest travel company. We build the tools and technology that help millions of travelers find the perfect hotels for their next trips. We are the largest and fastest‑growing travel affiliate network, working with over 10,000 partners in 33 countries to turn their web traffic into hotel bookings and loyal customers.

The Data Scientist II (Revenue Optimization – Strategy) is an exciting role within our B2B Analytics Team. This person will primarily be responsible for collaborating with commercial stakeholders and Machine Learning teams to design Revenue Optimization initiatives that enhance competitiveness and accelerate revenue growth for Expedia’s multi‑billion‑dollar B2B business. Key responsibilities include careful analysis of elasticity curves to understand the implications of Revenue Optimization actions, a deep understanding of the impact that our algorithms have on the business, and translating stakeholders’ needs to technical requirements. This person will work in a small but extremely impactful team, in charge of advising C‑level leaders on Revenue Optimization strategy and tactics.

In this role, you will:

• Extract and combine data from multiple sources to support model building and analytics.
• Work with commercial stakeholders and Machine Learning teams to design and implement tactical actions that boost both our top‑ and bottom‑line.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to iteratively refine project scope and deliverables.
• Analyze elasticity curves to take actions aimed at optimizing our partners’ performance.
• Continuously learn and apply new Data Science approaches to improve project outcomes.

Experience and Qualifications:

• You are a critical thinker with a curious mindset and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• You are proficient in SQL and Python, with good knowledge of probability and statistics.
• You are experienced in communicating with both technical and non‑technical teams.
• You value respectful challenge, open feedback, and continuous learning.
• You have experience in fields such as real‑time bidding or price optimization.
• You are educated to degree level (3+ years for Bachelors/Masters or 1+ year for PhDs) with hands‑on experience in Data Science or Analytics.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and recognized for award‑winning culture by organizations such as Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

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