Director, Machine Learning Science
Expedia Group – Location: Geneva, Switzerland.
Expedia Group is a leading technology company that powers global travel for millions of people worldwide. Our brands – including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Travelocity, Orbitz and others – combine data engineering, user experience, and data science to deliver seamless travel experiences. We are built on a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
Why Join Us?
We shape the future of travel by putting people first. Guided by our values and leadership agreements, we nurture an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated, and shared success is the norm. You’ll receive a full benefits package – including travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, flexible work options, and ongoing career development resources.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership & Vision
* Define, evolve, and execute a long‑term AI/ML strategy for Expedia’s Supply organization, aligning with company goals and supply priorities.
* Act as an AI/ML thought leader for the Supply domain – driving scientific innovation, influencing strategy, and shaping supply intelligence.
Cross‑Functional Partnership
* Build strong relationships with Supply business executives and cross‑functional leaders (Strategy, Operations, Product, Engineering, Analytics).
* Partner with senior leadership to incorporate AI/ML solutions into strategic planning, supply growth, partner engagement, and operational efficiency.
* Communicate complex scientific concepts in clear, actionable ways to non‑technical stakeholders.
Team Leadership & People Management
* Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of managers and applied scientists.
* Attract top talent and build long‑term talent pipelines.
* Foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and inclusive leadership.
* Provide career development, coaching, and performance management for a multi‑level organization.
Scientific & Technical Excellence
* Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of large‑scale AI/ML models that optimize supply health and partner performance.
* Guide technical direction in two or more areas such as machine learning, causal inference, optimization, or generative AI.
* Ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and responsible AI standards.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to operationalize models in production environments.
Innovation & Applied GenAI
* Drive innovation in generative AI applications for supply partner experience, operational automation, or supply intelligence.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate how Expedia can leverage them for competitive advantage.
Experience and Qualifications
* Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research, or a related field and 10+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and scaling applied science teams.
* Proven track record leading AI/ML organizations that deliver measurable business impact.
* Strong willingness to dive into data details when needed – comfortable reviewing code, analysis, model behaviour, and experiment performance to ensure scientific rigour and unblock teams.
* Deep expertise in two or more scientific domains: Machine Learning, Causal Inference & Experimentation, Optimization, Generative AI.
* Strong executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence business strategy through data and science.
* Experience delivering AI/ML solutions in large‑scale production systems. Delivering Applied GenAI solutions is a significant plus.
* Background in e‑commerce, marketplaces, travel, or supply/demand platforms is preferred (but not required).
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.
Job Details
* Seniority Level: Director
* Employment Type: Full‑time
* Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Software Development
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.
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