Data Scientist, Traveler Data Products

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 17 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more.

Team mission

At GetYourGuide (GYG), we're looking for a passionate Data Scientist to join our Traveler Data Products Team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our product and our customers' experiences. You'll work with a vast and diverse set of structured and unstructured data, powering various data products such as search, recommendations, SEM, and incentives. Our team has touchpoints across the business, developing end-to-end solutions that directly contribute to creating memorable travel experiences for people around the world.

Join the Traveler Data Products Team, where we are passionate about creating data-driven solutions that empower travelers to discover and connect with the perfect experiences. Our mission is to make our vast inventory accessible and relevant by tailoring it to individual interests, extracting valuable insights from product descriptions, and customizing page layouts to meet our users' unique needs. We are also at the forefront of exploring how Large Language Models (LLMs) can accelerate the discovery of relevant products, ensuring a seamless and enriching customer journey.

As a valued member of our inclusive and dynamic team, you will collaborate closely with fellow Data Scientists and MLOps Engineers, continuously innovating to enhance the relevance and personalization of the products we display. Together, we strive to make every travel experience unforgettable.

You will:

• Develop innovative data products that not only delight our customers but also drive the success of our company.
• Take full ownership of projects, guiding them from the initial business challenge to the deployment of production code. This includes:
• Contribute to the development of our machine learning infrastructure and help establish best practices that will shape our future.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your unique perspective to solve complex and exciting problems.
• Support the continuous improvement and growth of our team, including participating in recruiting efforts to bring in new talent.

Who you are

Ideal candidates will have experience in most of the following areas:

• Machine Learning Familiarity with regressors, classifiers, and recommender systems. A solid understanding of ML techniques and their practical applications. Experience deploying ML models in production is a plus.
• Software Engineering Proficiency in Python. Knowledge of distributed machine learning and computing frameworks (e.g., Spark) is beneficial.
• Analytics Ability to transform data into actionable insights. Experience with hypothesis testing and proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., pandas, R) and SQL.
• Business Acumen Applied experience in a business environment, demonstrating result-driven work.
• Academic Background An advanced degree in a quantitative field or equivalent practical experience.
• Communication Strong skills in explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

We value potential and enthusiasm as much as experience. If you are passionate about data science and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the criteria listed above.

How we set you up for success:

• Meaningful work that helps create memorable travel experiences
• A diverse, inclusive environment where your voice is valued
• Collaboration with smart, engaged colleagues from over 80 nationalities
• English-speaking office environment
• Continuous learning opportunities through monthly Hackathons, weekly tech talks, and an annual external training budget
• Mentorship programs to support your growth and career development
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Well-stocked kitchen and team-building events like our famous pizza & beer Fridays
• GetYourGuide vouchers and free German lessons
• Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets
• Support your loved ones with generous maternity and paternity leave policies
• Relocation assistance if needed

And more...

We look forward to hearing from you

Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via jobs@getyourguide.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. 

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