Data Scientist II, Search Analytics
United Kingdom - London
Technology
Full-Time Regular
11/17/2025
ID # R-99011
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting‑edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and we know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including our Global Finance Org., Traveler and Partner Service Platform, Legal Team, Strategy and Corporate Development Team, and People & Places Org.
Data Scientist II, Search Analytics role is an established contributor within the analytics function, applying data science principles and playbooks to solve business problems. This role regularly interacts with stakeholders up to the Senior Manager level and plays a key part in delivering insights that drive performance improvements across the Search domain.
In this role, you will:
* Extract and combine data from multiple sources to build datasets for modeling and analytics.
* Apply statistical techniques such as regression analysis, ANOVA, and probability theory to business problems.
* Design and recommend experiments (e.g., A/B tests, pre/post analysis, causal impact) to answer strategic questions.
* Build and apply common models (e.g., linear/non-linear regression, clustering) with an understanding of data requirements and assumptions.
* Create clear, inclusive visualizations that support storytelling and deepen stakeholder understanding.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to refine project goals, scope, and outputs iteratively.
* Write efficient, shareable code and documentation using tools like GitHub, IEX, and Confluence.
* Automate reporting tasks and build scalable dashboards to support data democratization.
* Communicate project goals, methodology, and insights to technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Work with big data, applying best practices for data quality, query optimization, and pipeline development.
Experience and Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
* 1–2+ years of experience in data analytics or a comparable role.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver data‑driven insights that drive change or performance improvement.
* Intermediate proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data analysis, transformation, and visualization.
* Experience with big data challenges and solutions.
* Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
* Familiarity with inclusive design principles in data visualization.
* Business acumen and ability to frame business problems as analytical tasks.
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award‑winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
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, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
#J-18808-Ljbffr