Senior Data Scientist - Customer Data Platform

Expedia; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for the Customer Data Platform to shape analytics, define success, and translate insights into practical actions. You will work with product, engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to frame opportunities and drive high‑value problem statements.

In this cross‑functional role, you will design measurement approaches, build scalable data science solutions, and mentor teammates to raise analytic standards across the team.

Qualifications

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience
• You have 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• You have substantial experience applying advanced analytics, experimentation, statistical methods, and data storytelling to business or product problems
• You have experience structuring complex business issues and partnering cross‑functionally to turn them into scalable analytical or data science solutions
• You are proficient in SQL and at least one analytical programming language such as Python or R, and you are comfortable working with large‑scale structured and semi‑structured data
• You are effective at communicating insight, tradeoffs, and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Partner with product, engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to frame ambiguous opportunities, define success measures, and shape high‑value problem statements before solutions are built
• Lead high‑impact analysis that uncovers trends, diagnoses root causes, and generates actionable insight to improve product, operational, or customer outcomes
• Design and maintain robust measurement approaches, KPI frameworks, and governance practices that improve decision quality and create alignment across stakeholders
• Translate large, complex, and sometimes messy datasets into clear narratives, recommendations, and tradeoffs that influence prioritization and investment decisions
• Build scalable analytical assets, methodologies, or data science solutions that can be used repeatedly across the team or domain
• Mentor other team members by raising the bar on analytical thinking, structured problem solving, and data‑informed decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field

Tools

SQL

Python or R

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.

Senior Data Scientist - Customer Data Platform

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will help shape what the team builds by identifying the right questions, structuring the analysis needed to answer them, and translating findings into practical recommendations. This role is especially well suited for someone who thrives in highly cross‑functional environments and enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and measurable impact to complex spaces.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with product, engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to frame ambiguous opportunities, define success measures, and shape high‑value problem statements before solutions are built
• Lead high‑impact analysis that uncovers trends, diagnoses root causes, and generates actionable insight to improve product, operational, or customer outcomes
• Design and maintain robust measurement approaches, KPI frameworks, and governance practices that improve decision quality and create alignment across stakeholders
• Translate large, complex, and sometimes messy datasets into clear narratives, recommendations, and tradeoffs that influence prioritization and investment decisions
• Build scalable analytical assets, methodologies, or data science solutions that can be used repeatedly across the team or domain
• Mentor other team members by raising the bar on analytical thinking, structured problem solving, and data‑informed decision making

Experience & Qualifications:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience
• You have 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• You have substantial experience applying advanced analytics, experimentation, statistical methods, and data storytelling to business or product problems
• You have experience structuring complex business issues and partnering cross‑functionally to turn them into scalable analytical or data science solutions
• You are proficient in SQL and at least one analytical programming language such as Python or R, and you are comfortable working with large‑scale structured and semi‑structured data
• You are effective at communicating insight, tradeoffs, and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred qualifications

• You have experience operating in a product, platform, marketplace, or customer‑focused technology environment
• You have built or influenced KPI frameworks, decision models, or governance mechanisms that improved prioritization and execution
• You have experience mentoring other analysts or data scientists and contributing to stronger analytical standards across a team or domain
• You have worked with experimentation, causal inference, forecasting, segmentation, or other methods used to support strategic product and business decisions
• You are comfortable working autonomously in fast‑moving environments and can move from open‑ended question to clear recommendation with limited direction

Location

Please note that this role is only available in the following locations: Seattle or Austin, in alignment with our flexible work model which requires employees to be in‑office at least three days a week.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $184,500.00 to $258,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $295,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits and perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.

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.

Important notice

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.

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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.