Lead Data Scientist - Experimentation & Stats Modeling

Expedia, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online travel agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Data Scientist III to join their Experimentation Science team. This role focuses on developing statistical methodologies for rigorous A/B testing across the platform. Candidates must have a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts effectively. This position offers an opportunity to influence product decisions and customer experiences globally while working within a dynamic and collaborative team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Wellness and travel reimbursement

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in statistical methodologies and hypothesis testing.
• Strong analytical mindset with capability to develop experimental designs.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of statistical methodologies for A/B testing.
• Collaborate with teams to design scalable testing frameworks.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical methodologies

Hypothesis testing

Design of experiments

Python programming

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Python

PySpark

R

Job description

A leading online travel agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Data Scientist III to join their Experimentation Science team. This role focuses on developing statistical methodologies for rigorous A/B testing across the platform. Candidates must have a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts effectively. This position offers an opportunity to influence product decisions and customer experiences globally while working within a dynamic and collaborative team.