Role Description:
About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Role Description:
We're setting up a new Data Science \& Analytics team in the Marketplace Data department in Amsterdam, to accelerate the insights and data that will underpin our mission to orchestrate the Connected Trip for travellers. You'll work directly with Marketplace Product tracks who are building and measuring the connected trip traveller experiences, as well as partnering with machine learning scientists and data engineers in the Traveller Intelligence track, so that we are developing the core data capabilities to interpret traveller intent and ultimately power personalisation at scale.
As a Data Scientist II, you will be involved in various stages of data science solutions, from ideation to implementation. You will be working independently on data consumption and preparation, effectively solving business problems through statistical data analysis and modeling. This role involves interpreting experimental data to guide business decisions, uncovering new opportunities, and engaging with stakeholders.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsible for owning the design and delivery of entire Data Science solutions based on business requirements, bringing them from the initial idea-generation phase to implementation independently.
Responsible for working autonomously on consuming data, preparing it for data science use, translating business problems to data stories and solving them effectively by applying suitable statistical data analysis and modeling methods. Leverages input from business stakeholders in all of the above to determine the right technical solutions to deliver customer value.
Responsible for designing and interpreting quantitative experiments to objectively guide key business decision making.
Responsible for independently identifying and managing stakeholders in operational, project-based, and managerial roles. Effectively communicates, addresses stakeholder needs, and conveys complex analysis results in a clear manner. Flag roadblocks, prioritizes their workload, and manage expectations with stakeholders. Begins to guide junior colleagues in stakeholder engagement.
Responsible for being flexible in adopting existing internal and external Data Science approaches, proposing and spotting opportunities to apply new approaches and expanding their technical competencies and their peers when a more efficient way presents itself.
Responsible for ensuring quality of their own work by validating it through peer review.
Role Qualifications and Requirements:
Master degree or PhD or equivalent experience in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or similar)
Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Data scientist
Experience solving real problems using data mining techniques and with statistical rigor
Strong technical skills regarding data analysis, statistics, machine learning and programming. Strong working knowledge of Spark, SQL, Python and/or R.
Strong skills in translating business problems into data problems
Strong data visualization skills
Strong knowledge of Statistical Methods (e.g. Testing, GLM, Inference), Statistical/Machine Learning (e.g. Dimension Reduction, Clustering, Regularisation, Bagged/Boosted methods), Relational Markov models, Time Series, etc
Strong knowledge of data management (engineering, data pipelines, workflows)
Strong knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of different types of data analysis and/or data science modelling
Strong stakeholder management skills and fluent in English
Benefits \& Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parental (22-weeks paid leave), grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, working from home furniture and ergonomic support, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
A beautiful sustainable HQ Campus in Amsterdam, that offers on-site meals, coffee, and snacks, multi-faith and breastfeeding rooms at the office*
Commuting allowance and bike reimbursement scheme
Discounts \& Wallet credits to spend on our products, upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends \& family Booking.com discount vouchers
Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs
Global Employee Assistance Program, free Headspace membership
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:
Diversity, Equity \& Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process
Let’s go places together: How we Hire
The interview process entails a total of 3 interviews
This role does not come with relocation assistance.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.