Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
May 13, 2023
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Principal Data Scientist
We’re a data-driven organization, where machine learning powered products provide a core competitive edge over our competitors and also contribute to the success of our business partners. We take pride in being excellent at our craft and employing our skills to the benefit of our customers.
Why This Job’s a Big Deal
As a Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to design and build new machine learning products in a small but growing team within a large organization. Work at an organization where the business is increasing investment in machine learning solutions and sees the solutions as a competitive advantage. Solve real world problems within our business that span various data science domains such as Price Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Sales forecasting, Hypothesis testing.
In This Role You Will Get To
WE ARE PRICELINE.
Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.
Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.
We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.
If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!
Flexible work at Priceline
Our working model is Five Day Flex; we are offering you full flexibility to come to the office as many days a week (or as few) as you like. While there is no minimum requirement, we do expect to see you on occasion, especially for planning meetings, team building events, and professional development activities.
Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.
Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
Applying for this position
We're excited that you are interested in a career with us. For all current employees, please use the internal portal to find jobs and apply.
External candidates are required to have an account before applying. When you click Apply, returning candidates can log in, or new candidates can quickly create an account to save/view applications.
We’re a data-driven organization, where machine learning powered products provide a core competitive edge over our competitors and also contribute to the success of our business partners. We take pride in being excellent at our craft and employing our skills to the benefit of our customers.
Why This Job’s a Big Deal
As a Data Scientist, you will have the opportunity to design and build new machine learning products in a small but growing team within a large organization. Work at an organization where the business is increasing investment in machine learning solutions and sees the solutions as a competitive advantage. Solve real world problems within our business that span various data science domains such as Price Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Sales forecasting, Hypothesis testing.
In This Role You Will Get To
- Design, develop and maintain machine learning models to solve business problems related to pricing.
- Work alongside machine learning engineers and the Data, Product and Technology teams to integrate machine learning solutions into production platforms.
- Understand and translate business requirements from non-technical stakeholders, and present and clearly articulate technical solutions to them.
- Process large, noisy datasets streamed from different applications.
- Use technologies such as Python, Tensorflow, Keras, Spark, Numpy, Pandas, Spacy and many other tools and libraries
- Experience in implementing artificial intelligence/machine learning solutions in Python and Tensorflow
- 3+ years of commercial/academic experience with demonstrated technical skills in one or more of the following areas: Reinforcement Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Deep Learning
- Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative or computational field ( Computer Science, Machine Learning / AI, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, etc)
- Experience evaluating and improving existing machine learning models
- Eagerness to learn new techniques, technologies, solve problems and contribute in a team environment
- Experience with Tensorflow, Keras, Pandas, SQL, Spark
- Illustrated history of living the values core to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
- The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.
WE ARE PRICELINE.
Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.
Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.
We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.
If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!
Flexible work at Priceline
Our working model is Five Day Flex; we are offering you full flexibility to come to the office as many days a week (or as few) as you like. While there is no minimum requirement, we do expect to see you on occasion, especially for planning meetings, team building events, and professional development activities.
Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.
Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
Applying for this position
We're excited that you are interested in a career with us. For all current employees, please use the internal portal to find jobs and apply.
External candidates are required to have an account before applying. When you click Apply, returning candidates can log in, or new candidates can quickly create an account to save/view applications.
