Booking.com is looking for data savvy professionals to join our team
of data scientists. You will be working with stakeholders throughout the
company to generate understanding, strategy and suggest actions based
on data. As a senior data scientist you will be hands on, but also be
expected to take on coaching of more junior co-workers and some
management responsibilities. If you consider yourself to be that unique
hybrid of data hacker, business analyst, communicator and mentor that
maintains a strong customer focus and values pragmatism over perfection,
then we’d like to hear from you.
There are several data science teams within Booking.com each
consisting of 3-8 people. All of these teams have their own scope within
the business; we have Data Scientists focusing on the front end of our
website, content of the pages, demands of our products, customer
satisfaction and loyalty. Every team takes full responsibility for all
data analysis within their area; however there is also considerable
collaboration amongst teams. We often align on business goals, learn
from each other and socialize after work almost every Friday.
B.responsible
- Transform large, complex datasets into pragmatic, actionable insights.
- Leverage data to identify, quantify and influence tangible business gain.
- Ability to see beyond the numbers, be the voice of data when communicating to decision makers, product owners and team leaders.
- Have the capacity to thrive in our fast-paced environment, adapt quickly and take ownership of your work.
- Challenge ideas and methods while working together with talented, highly skilled team members.
B.skilled
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant role
- Experience solving real problems using data mining techniques and with statistical rigor
- Masters, PhD, or equivalent experience in a quantitative field
(computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, bioinformatics,
etc.)
- Strong technical skills regarding data analysis, machine learning
and programming. Strong working knowledge of, Python, Hadoop, SQL,
and/or R.
- Excellent communication skills; the ability to convey complex
analysis results clearly and with conviction to all levels of
stakeholders
- Interest and experience in coaching, mentoring and the ability to grow into a leadership role
B.offered
We are a performance-based company that offers career advancement and
lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential. We also
offer what we call the “Booking Deal” with other competitive perks and
benefits. IT also has monthly hackathons, training and attends/speaks
at global conferences.
This position is open to worldwide candidates and in the case of
relocation, we will assist you with a generous relocation package,
ensuring a smooth transition to working and living in Amsterdam. We have successfully relocated 200+ IT professionals to Amsterdam in the last year!