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ViatorPrincipal Product Data Scientist I ViatorViator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believe that making memories is what travel is all about. And with 300,000+ travel experiences to exploreeverything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuff in between)making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier. One app, 300,000+ travel experiences youll remember.As a Principal Product Data Scientist, you will operate as the most senior technical leader in the Product Data Science function. Lead and define the Data Science strategy for Product, ensuring that advanced analytics, data science, and AI methodologies are central to how we build great products and improve customer experiences.Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior Product and Engineering leadership, ensuring that data-driven decision making is embedded at the highest levels of the organization.Drive the development and adoption of next-generation data science tooling, platforms, and frameworks, with a focus on automation, scalability, and reproducibility.Spearhead the exploration and integration of emerging AI technologies, such as Agentic AI and AI Agents, identifying and developing high-impact use cases from POC to production.Take ownership of the most complex, high-profile analytical projects, translating ambiguous questions into clear, actionable recommendations that deliver commercial and customer value.Mentor, coach, and develop other Data Scientists and Analysts, fostering a culture of critical thinking, continuous learning, and technical excellence.Lead initiatives to scale impact through automation, self-service, and democratization of data science capabilities.Communicate complex analytical and technical concepts to diverse audiences, influencing stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Design, and Commercial teams.Extensive experience in data science or a similar quantitative role, with a proven track record of supporting and influencing a product organization.Expert Level proficiency in Python and SQL. Deep, hands-on experience with statistical modeling, (quasi) experimentation, multi-arm bandit, and a wide range of machine learning techniques (e.g., Experience scaling analytics capabilities, driving impact through the creation of automated processes, self-service tools, or data products.Critical Thinking: Leader in critical thinking, your previous experience will demonstrate the analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments in order to form a judgment by the application of rational, skeptical, and unbiased analyses and evaluation.Leadership: Outstanding leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams of analysts or data scientists.Bachelor''s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.Advanced programming background with the ability to build simulations and prototype data products.surveys, user research).Demonstrated experience with applied AI, such as NLP, Large Language Models (LLMs), or Agentic AI for analytics.Experience working within a two-sided marketplace, e-commerce, or the travel technology industry.Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonusesViator takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as youd like.Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you.Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more.Employee assistance program. Were here for you with resources and programs to help you through lifes challenges.Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us and you to new heights.At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email to AccessibleRecruiting@Tripadvisor.Employment type

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