Senior Data Science Engineer | Sabre | Bengaluru

Sabre; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre is seeking a Senior Data Science Engineer in Bengaluru to advance AI-native solutions across travel domains. You will design and deploy ML systems, build data pipelines, and push research into production while aligning with product leadership.

Required are 4+ years in data science/ML/AI fields, strong programming skills (Python, C++, Golang) and experience with GCP/Vertex AI, Docker, Kubernetes, and MLOps. Collaboration with global teams is key.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data science, ML engineering, AI engineering, or operations research.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field preferred.
• Strong programming and cloud/MLOps abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy ML/AI solutions and data pipelines.
• Build scalable AI platforms supporting Sabre's core products.
• Lead research initiatives and prototype next-gen AI solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning Engineering

AI Engineering

Operations Research

NLP

Generative AI

LLMs

RAG

Python

Golang

C++

GCP

Vertex AI

BigQuery

Docker

Kubernetes

MLOps Frameworks

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ Machine Learning/ Physics

Tools

MLOps Tools

Job description

At Sabre, we're redefining the future of travel through AI-powered innovation. As an AI-native technology leader backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds, we enable airlines, travel agencies, hoteliers, and travel partners to deliver intelligent, connected, and personalized travel experiences at scale.

We're looking for a Senior Data Science Engineer to join our Data Intelligence & Research team and help solve some of the most complex challenges in the global travel ecosystem.

About the Team

The Sabre Data Intelligence & Research (DIR) team is a multidisciplinary group of researchers, mathematicians, AI engineers, and data scientists who serve as the innovation engine behind Sabre's travel marketplace.

Our team drives advancements across:

• Airline Pricing & Revenue Optimization
• Agency Automation
• Network Planning
• Airline Operations
• Departure Control Systems (DCS)
• Generative AI & Agentic AI Solutions
• Travel Retailing & Personalization

By combining advanced mathematics, machine learning, optimization techniques, Generative AI, and MLOps, we build intelligent solutions that transform how travel is searched, booked, managed, and experienced worldwide.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Data Science Engineer, you will:

AI & Data Science Innovation

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning and AI-driven solutions.
• Build intelligent data pipelines and scalable AI platforms supporting Sabre's core products.
• Drive research initiatives and prototype next-generation AI solutions for the travel industry.
• Explore emerging technologies including Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Conversational AI.

Advanced Analytics & Optimization

• Develop mathematical optimization models and machine learning algorithms.
• Solve complex business challenges in areas such as travel retailing, airline operations, network planning, and workflow automation.
• Build customer intent recognition and personalized recommendation systems.

Production AI Engineering

• Architect end-to-end AI/ML systems on cloud-native platforms.
• Implement best practices in MLOps, model governance, and lifecycle management.
• Convert research prototypes into production-grade, high-performance applications.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering teams to define AI strategy and execution.
• Influence adoption of innovative AI technologies across the organization.
• Mentor junior engineers and data scientists while promoting engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in:
• Data Science
• Machine Learning Engineering
• AI Engineering
• Operations Research

Education

• Master's or PhD preferred in:
• Computer Science
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Machine Learning
• Physics
• Related quantitative disciplines

Technical Expertise

AI / Machine Learning

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Generative AI
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Large Language Models (LLMs)

Programming

Strong expertise in one or more of:

• Python
• Golang
• C++

Cloud & MLOps

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Vertex AI
• BigQuery
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• MLOps Frameworks

Data Engineering & Analytics

• Large-scale data processing
• Real-time analytics
• Distributed systems
• Model deployment and monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Travel Technology industry.
• Knowledge of:
• Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
• Online Travel Agencies (OTA)
• Airline Retailing
• Travel Commerce Platforms

Nice-to-Have

• Media & Advertising Technology (AdTech)
• Real-Time Bidding (RTB)
• DSP/SSP Ecosystems
• Audience Segmentation
• Campaign Analytics
• Media Mix Modeling (MMM)

What Makes This Role Exciting?

Work on cutting-edge AI and Agentic AI solutions
Build products used across the global travel ecosystem
Solve large-scale optimization and machine learning challenges
Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers
Influence the future of travel retailing and intelligent automation
Leverage state-of-the-art cloud and AI technologies