Machine Learning Scientist III - Rankings & Personalization

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Expedia Groups Search AI team is at the forefront of transforming how millions of travelers discover and book their journeys. As part of Expedia Product & Technology, we build intelligent systems that power search and ranking experiences across our global platform. We are now seeking a

Machine Learning Scientist III

to help shape the future of travel search by applying cutting-edge machine learning techniques, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, to solve complex, high-impact problems.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that directly influence the experience of millions of users. Youll collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, analysts, and product managers to design, build, and deploy scalable ML solutions that personalize and optimize search results across Expedias brands.
In this role, you will:
Research, design, and implement advanced ML and GenAI models for large-scale ranking and personalization.
Build, test, deploy, and iterate on ML models in production with measurable impact, validated by robust experimentation (A/B tests and online metrics).
Combine state-of-the-art ML (deep learning, representation learning) with proven approaches (learning to rank, collaborative filtering).
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, data analysts, and product partners to deliver robust, scalable, and impactful solutions.
Stay abreast of advances in ML, GenAI, and academic research to infuse innovation.

Technologies and tools you will use and own:
PyTorch & TensorFlow:

for large-scale development and training of deep learning models.
Spark/Distributed Systems:

for large data processing and model training at scale.
A/B Experimentation Platforms:

design, monitor, and analyze online experiments.
Cloud ML Pipelines and Tools:

to efficiently deploy, monitor, and iterate on models in production.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or related.
4+ years of applied Machine Learning experience with end-to-end model lifecycle.
High proficiency in Python and at least one major ML framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
Strong foundation in ML, statistics, ranking algorithms, and online experimentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ranking/recommender systems at scale.
Deep understanding of recent LLM and generative AI architectures with experience fine-tuning and deploying them.
Experience processing large-scale data via distributed systems (Spark, Hadoop, etc.).
Excellent communication and collaboration across engineering, analytics, and product teams.
Track record of impact through production ML systems and/or peer-reviewed publications.
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