Lead Data Science (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Makkah |
About the Role
Agoda, a prominent online travel platform and part of Booking Holdings, is seeking an ambitious Lead Data Scientist to join its Data Science and Machine Learning (AI/ML) team. This position, based in Bangkok, Thailand, offers the opportunity to work with large-scale productive machine learning and big data platforms. The role involves processing approximately 600 billion events daily and making around 5 billion predictions, contributing to Agoda's objective of simplifying travel for everyone. The Data department at Agoda is central to the company's innovation strategy, managing data-related requirements and enhancing data utilization through advanced resources. You will collaborate with a global team of over 7,000 individuals, leveraging extensive datasets to improve customer experiences, optimize business outcomes, and enhance fraud prevention measures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, experiment with, and implement models and algorithms to enhance customer experience, supply-side value, business outcomes, and infrastructure readiness.
- Analyze large datasets, including customer data, over 600 million daily user-generated events, and supplier and pricing information, to identify actionable insights for improvements and innovation.
- Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality daily results.
- Research and identify new ideas that can significantly impact the business and customer experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years of hands-on data science experience.
- Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Statistics.
- Proficiency in coding using relevant open-source libraries and frameworks.
- Significant proficiency in SQL.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, PySpark, and/or Scala.
- Ability to lead, work independently, and contribute effectively within a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, necessary for a multicultural environment.
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or other quantitative fields is advantageous. Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP), image processing, recommendation systems, data engineering, and working with big data frameworks like Spark/Hadoop is highly desirable. Prior experience in data science for e-commerce and/or Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) is considered a plus.
Work Environment and Location
This full-time role is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Relocation assistance and full visa sponsorship are provided for eligible candidates. Agoda operates globally, with a presence in various regions.
Requirements
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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