Data Scientist I - Decision Intelligence

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Team:

The Decision Intelligence team - the Data Science & Analytics (DS&A) arm of the newly formed Connected Trip & Customer Intelligence track - is looking for its first Data Scientist to join our ranks.

This foundational role offers a unique opportunity to work horizontally across a diverse and evolving portfolio. You'll contribute to a wide range of impactful topics, including Connected Trip value and measurement, Customer Metrics, and broader Strategic Support initiatives.

As our first Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in shaping how we leverage Data Science to drive measurable impact. We're looking for someone who’s eager to define the blueprint for Data Science within our team, bring structure to ambiguity, and help us unlock the full potential of our data as we scale.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Take ownership of both long and short-term Data Science models and outputs, including regular maintenance, performance monitoring, and stakeholder communication
• Develop and explore analytical approaches such as predictive modeling, behavioral pattern analysis, and causal inference to uncover insights and drive decisionmaking
• Deliver tangible business impact through data-driven solutions that align with the team’s evolving objectives and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities where Data Science can unlock value - bringing structure to open-ended questions and driving actionable outcomes
• Support the team with high-quality responses to ad hoc analytical requests
• Play a role in establishing the Data Science foundation within the team - setting standards, best practices, documentation and paving the way for future DS team growth
  
  
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience working in dynamic, non-embedded DS&A teams with shifting priorities and broad scopes
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset - comfortable taking initiative beyond task execution
• Proven ability to deliver business impact in ambiguous problem spaces with minimal direction
• Strong business acumen with the ability to synthesize diverse data and communications into clear, actionable insightS
• Excellent communication skills: able to translate complex technical concepts into simple, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in core technical tools such as Python, R, and SQL
• Solid foundation in statistical methods in A/B testing, regression, classification
  
  
  

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
  
  
  

Inclusion at Booking.com:

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process:

This section should provide:

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire
• This role does not come with relocation assistance.
  
  
  

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.