Data Science III - Pricing Analytics

Expedia Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking a Data Scientist III in Pricing Analytics to influence pricing strategy across our brands by turning billions of signals into actionable decisions. You will design experiments, build dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve pricing KPIs and business outcomes.

You will leverage SQL, Python or R, and Spark/Databricks within a data-rich environment to deliver insights that travelers see in pricing and promotions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, economics, statistics, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of analytics experience; pricing or travel industry is a plus.
• Strong SQL mastery and proficiency in Python or R; experience with Spark/Databricks or Airflow is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of statistics and online experimentation; ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Deep dive into pricing datasets to surface optimization paths and build analytical tooling.
• Design, run, and analyze online experiments (A/B tests) to inform pricing decisions.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports tracking pricing KPIs and train stakeholders to use them.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and revenue teams to translate analysis into actionable recommendations.

Skills

SQL

Python or R

Spark/Databricks

Airflow

Statistics

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering, economics, statistics or related field

Tools

Spark

Databricks

Airflow

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

The Data Scientist III role sits on the Pricing Analytics team within the Corporate Functions division of Expedia Group. This team turns billions of shopping and booking signals into the pricing decisions travelers see across our brands, online experiments, and analytical toolkit behind them. In this role, your work will directly shape pricing strategy, business outcomes, and the experience of millions of travelers each year.

In this role, you will:

• Deep dive into pricing datasets to uncover patterns and surface clear optimization paths, building out a best‑class analytical toolkit as you go
• Design, run, and analyze online experiments (A/B tests), applying industry best practices to turn results into confident decisions
• Build and maintain clear, user‑friendly dashboards and reports that track pricing KPIs, and train stakeholders to use them well
• Partner with engineering, product, and revenue teams to pinpoint key business challenges and translate analysis into recommendations they can act on
• Drive action to improve pricing KPIs, using the 80/20 rule to focus on the most impactful work and showing creativity and persistence in clearing roadblocks
• Stay close to key metrics and trends so you can proactively flag business opportunities and suggest next moves

Experience and qualifications:

• You have a master's degree in engineering, economics, statistics, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience
• You have 5+ years of experience in analytics — experience in pricing or the travel industry is a plus
• You have mastery of SQL and have worked in complex data ecosystems; you are comfortable in Python or R, and experience with Spark/Databricks or Airflow is a plus
• You have demonstrated knowledge of statistics and online experimentation
• You have solid business acumen and strong problem‑solving skills, and you connect data to insights people can act on
• You communicate and present with clarity, making complex information easy for any audience to follow

Accommodation requests

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform.

Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections.

We provide industry‑leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers.

Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com.