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At Expedia Group, we power global travel for everyone, everywhere. Our mission is to design cutting-edge technology that makes travel smoother and more memorable, while also creating groundbreaking solutions for our partners. We believe that our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential to driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, we put people first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs. Here, differences are celebrated, and we know that when one of us wins, we all win!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* Exciting travel perks
* Generous time-off policies
* Parental leave
* A flexible work model with amazing office spaces
* Career development resources to fuel your passion for travel
Join us in building a more open world!
About the Role
The Search AI team, part of Expedia Product & Technology, is on the lookout for a Machine Learning Scientist III to help shape the next generation of ranking systems. You will work on cutting-edge applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, combining them with proven machine learning techniques to enhance personalization and traveler experience at scale.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Researching and designing innovative ML and GenAI approaches for large-scale ranking and personalization.
* Building, testing, and deploying ML models into production, validating performance through online experimentation.
* Collaborating with engineers, analysts, and product partners to deliver robust, scalable, and business-driven solutions.
* Translating complex technical results into clear insights and recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Staying current with advances in ML and GenAI to drive innovation within the team.
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent professional experience.
* 4+ years of applied Machine Learning experience, with models built and maintained in a production environment.
* High proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
* A strong foundation in Machine Learning fundamentals, statistics, and experimentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with ranking or recommender systems.
* Familiarity with recent Large Language Models (LLMs), including fine-tuning, efficient deployment, and architectures.
* Comfortable working with large-scale data and distributed systems (e.g., Spark).
* Effective communication skills and experience collaborating across disciplines to solve complex problems.
Location Expectations
This role is based in London, aligning with our flexible work model, which requires employees to be in-office at least three days a week. Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates.
Accommodation Requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability or other health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team.
Why We’re Proud
We are honored to be named a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and recognized for our award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, and Disability:IN.
Join us at Expedia Group, where your passion for travel can lead to a rewarding career journey!