Senior Data Science Engineer

sabre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre is hiring a Sr. Data Science Engineer to join the Data Intelligence & Research team in Bengaluru. You will design, develop, and deploy ML-driven data intelligence pipelines powering Sabre's travel marketplace, blending optimization with AI models to boost efficiency and innovation.

You will work on end-to-end AI systems, including NLP and LLM integrations, while advancing MLOps practices and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to align technical roadmaps with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Data Science, AI Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD preferred) in Mathematics, Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, or Physics.
• Proven experience in Agile Software Development, moving complex models from research to production.
• Expertise in ML/AI including Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and NLP.

Responsibilities

• Architects, codes, and deploys data intelligence pipelines and ML models into Sabre's platforms.
• Drive research and innovation by prototyping scalable AI solutions for travel domain challenges.
• Design end-to-end AI systems including LLM integration and conversational AI.
• Migrates legacy automation logic to modern, GCP-based AI architectures and ensures high availability.
• Mentors junior data scientists and engineers to foster rigorous experimentation.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Python

Golang

C++

NLP

MLOps

Agile

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

GCP

Python

Go

C++

Job description

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

DATA SCIENCE ENGINEER

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

Team Description

Sabre is seeking a talented Sr. Data Science Engineer to join the Sabre Data Intelligence & Research team. Sabre Data Intelligence & Research is a specialized team of researchers, mathematicians, and AI engineers who serve as the intelligent core of Sabre's travel marketplace. We are dedicated to solving the most complex challenges across the global travel domain. Our mission spans Airline Pricing, Agency Automation, Network Planning, Airline Operations, and Departure Control Systems (DCS). We build high-performance systems that streamline travel agency workflows, optimize airline networks, and enhance the productivity of travel consultants worldwide. By blending classical mathematical optimization with cutting-edge Machine Learning , Generative AI and robust MLOps , we ensure our models power the next generation of travel distribution-from initial search and booking to post-trip service, agency efficiency, and seamless airport operations. At Sabre, we're passionate about building software that solves problems. In this role, you will plan, design, develop, and test new products and solutions relevant for the industry and Sabre, help build software systems or applications for software enhancements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Architects, codes, and deploys complex software solutions or data intelligence pipelines that integrate advanced mathematical algorithms and machine learning models into Sabre's core retailing, Network Planning, Agency Automation, and Departure Control platforms.
• Drives Research & Innovation by identifying, prototyping, and scaling "next-gen" ideas within the travel domain, such as AI-driven automation for Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and personalized, real-time itinerary optimization.
• Designs end-to-end AI systems , specifically focusing on identifying new market opportunities in Media, integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) for various internal tools, customer intent recognition, and conversational commerce.
• Solves high-impact organizational challenges , such as optimizing Global Distribution System (GDS) workflows and migrating legacy automation logic into modern, GCP-based AI architectures .
• Establishes strategic AI lifecycle policies , defining rigorous standards for MLOps to ensure high-fidelity model performance across the volatile data landscapes of the travel industry.
• Promotes engineering excellence by utilizing best practices in Python, golang or C++ , ensuring research-grade prototypes are refactored into production-quality, low-latency systems.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leadership , including architects and product managers, to align technical roadmaps with business goals like NDC adoption, total travel cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Influences stakeholder decision-making , advocating for the adoption of disruptive technologies-including Agentic AI-within mission-critical, high-availability travel environments.
• Mentors and develops junior data scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation, academic-level research, and high-performance engineering.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of related experience in Data Science, AI Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD preferred) in Mathematics, Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, or Physics with a strong research background and a proven track record of innovation.
• Proven experience in Agile Software Development , with a demonstrated ability to move complex models from the research phase to global production.
• Expertise in advanced ML/AI solutioning , including Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• High-performance programming skills , with mas