Economist — Causal Inference & Marketplace Analytics

Expedia, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Travel discounts

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking an Economist to support causal inference and marketplace measurement across one of the world's largest travel platforms. This individual contributor role focuses on measuring incrementality in two-sided marketplaces, customer lifetime value, and quasi-experimental methods to inform product decisions.

You'll collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, analysts, and product leaders to translate econometric findings into clear analyses and visuals that guide strategy

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong foundation in microeconomic theory and applied econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Build econometric models (panel data, DiD, IV, RDD) to measure elasticity and lifetime value.
• Design long-term impact measurement and quantify sustained effects on retention and marketplace health.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, analysts, and product leaders to implement causal insights.

Skills

Econometrics

Causal Inference

Python

SQL

Microeconomics

Panel Data

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's in Economics

Tools

IV

DiD

RDD

Synthetic controls

Job description

Expedia Group is seeking an Economist to support causal inference and marketplace measurement across one of the world's largest travel platforms. This individual contributor role focuses on measuring incrementality in two-sided marketplaces, customer lifetime value, and quasi-experimental methods to inform product decisions.

You'll collaborate with ML engineers, data scientists, analysts, and product leaders to translate econometric findings into clear analyses and visuals that guide strategy