Senior Manager, Machine Learning Science at Expedia Group

Introduction to Team: Expedia Technology teams partner with our Product teams to create innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction. We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Machine Learning Science to lead our Travel Search & Discovery team. In this role, you’ll drive the development and optimization of Expedia’s AI models, powering natural language search, multi-modal search, and generative AI–based discovery experiences. We’re looking for a deep learning expert with both hands-on technical expertise and proven leadership experience in building high-impact AI solutions. You’ll guide a team that designs and deploys cutting-edge models, setting the standard for innovation in search and discovery. Your leadership will directly shape the technology that helps millions of travelers and partners explore, plan, and experience the world every year. What you will do: Lead and mentor a team of Machine Learning scientists to develop state-of-the-art search and discovery algorithms, enhancing the relevance and personalization of our travel offerings Oversee the research, design, and implementation of scalable machine learning models that improve user engagement and satisfaction, while aligning with business objectives Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and UX design, to integrate machine learning solutions seamlessly into the overall user experience Analyze large datasets to extract actionable insights, utilizing advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to inform business strategies and feature development Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning and AI, especially in the field of Search & Discovery, incorporating relevant innovations to maintain the company's competitive edge in the industry Evaluate and ensure the quality, performance, and fairness of models in production, implementing best practices in model development and deployment Communicate sophisticated concepts and the results of the analyses in a clear and effective manner Collaborate with other machine learning scientists, data scientists, and machine learning engineers to formulate innovative solutions to experiment and implement sophisticated modeling techniques Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent work experience Strong experience in either recommendations OR search, and personalization to drive innovative solutions and elevate user experiences8+ years of proven work experience in the field of Software Engineering; and experience in applying machine learning techniques to real-world problems 2+ years management experience; with the ability to inspire and guide a team toward achieving ambitious goals in a fast-paced environment Deep expertise in machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval Hands-on experience in deploying models in production at scale Strong programming skills in Python Proficiency in frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch Preferred Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen analytical mindset, capable of navigating complex datasets and deriving meaningful insights Strong communicator, capable of articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams Passionate about travel and dedicated to transforming the online travel shopping experience through innovative machine learning solutions