Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and
more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with
more than 2.5 million accommodations globally. Based in Asia and part of
Booking Holdings, our 4,000+ employees representing 90+ nationalities foster a
work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate
through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for
our customers to experience the world.
Get to Know Our Team
The Data department oversees all of Agoda’s data-related requirements. Our
ultimate goal is to enable and increase the use of data in the company through
creative approaches and the implementation of powerful resources such as
operational and analytical databases, queue systems, BI tools, and data
science technology. We hire the brightest minds from around the world to take
on this challenge and equip them with the knowledge and tools that contribute
to their personal growth and success while supporting our company’s culture of
diversity and experimentation. The role the Data team plays at Agoda is
critical as business users, product managers, engineers, and many others rely
on us to empower their decision making. Data is interesting only when you have
enough of it, and we have plenty. This is what drives up the challenge as part
of the Data department, but also the reward.
The Opportunity
As a data science team lead in Agoda, you’ll work with top-notch data
scientists from the Israeli office, whose mission is to help millions of
people looking for their next vacation book through Agoda.
You’ll work hands-on on big, rich datasets with state-of-the-art DS tools.
As we are social folk, we are looking for a team player – you’ll have a lot of
interfaces with people in Israel and abroad. You should also be independent,
curious, and willing to share your perspective and push your ideas.
In This Role, You’ll Get to
* Develop predictive models and algorithms to support Agoda’s performance marketing team and have a significant impact on the business
* Work with the business team to help shape the right questions
* Mine our large & growing volumes of data to find actionable insights to drive ongoing improvements
* Be part of an international, production-oriented, data-driven team
* Guide talented engineers with data-related aspects of their work.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
* 5+ years working as a data scientist/ statistician
* 2+ years leading a team of data scientists.
* MSc in Math / Computer Science / Operational Research or other quantitative fields (a Ph.D. is a plus)
* Proficiency in at least 1 programming language (Python or Scala preferred)
* Knowledge of SQL
* Good knowledge of what’s “Under the hood” of ML methods and packages (and preferably knowing how to utilize them in Python, Spark, or equivalent)
* A good balance between theory and practice
* The desire to keep up with the latest technologies and stay ahead of the curve
It’s Great If You Have
* Experience in Adtech, Bidding systems, Online experimentation – a big plus
* Experience working with big data and distributed computing (e.g. Spark)
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Equal Opportunity Employer
At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all
different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse
talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration
and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and
qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity
regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital
status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected
characteristics.
We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future
vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file.
For more details please read our privacy policy .
To all recruitment agencies: Agoda does not accept third party resumes. Please
do not send resumes to our jobs alias, Agoda employees or any other
organization location. Agoda is not responsible for any fees related to
unsolicited resumes.
