Machine Learning Scientist III (Computer Vision)
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Machine Learning Scientist III
Expedia Group is the global leader in travel. From the practical matters of booking flights, cars, hotels, packages, local activities, or vacation rentals to the realization of
dreams and bucket lists, we cover the entire breadth of this deep and varied relationship. We team up with our partners to provide outstanding offers to our customers. Some of our partners are huge brands, and some are individuals with a
studio apartment to rent. Our customers are diverse, and we seek to deliver value and a great experience. Our technical challenges are endlessly sophisticated and yet meaningful and exciting.
We are looking for a Machine Learning Scientist III to join our growing Traveler Voice & Content team. This position focuses on the development and optimization of Expedia’s Computer Vision and Multimodal AI models such as Image Classification, Object Detection, Image Captioning and Image to text generation. Innovation and developing
cutting-edge technology as well as implementing industry-leading solutions are key responsibilities of this role. The machine learning models and algorithms you develop will improve the experiences of millions of travelers and travel partners each year.
What you’ll do:
Develop Computer Vision & Multimodal AI models with superior performance to power Expedia’s Travel platform
Conduct statistical analysis of the model performance using data collected from the field
Optimize existing models for improved accuracy and better performance
Apply best-in-class machine learning techniques to solve the business problems at hand
Produce novel insights with machine learning to advise company strategy
Conduct research and develop novel machine learning algorithms and solutions
Communicate sophisticated concepts and the results of the analyses in a clear and effective manner
Collaborate with other machine learning scientists, data scientists, and machine learning engineers to formulate innovative solutions to experiment and implement sophisticated modeling techniques
Who you are:
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Engineering or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience
Preferred: 3+ years of experience in Computer Vision, Data/Machine Learning Science, Statistics, or Advanced Analytics
Expert knowledge of programming languages such as Python and R
Proven knowledge of processing and analyzing large scale data volumes, semi-structured and unstructured data and near real-time throughput
Strong knowledge and expertise in TensorFlow and/or PyTorch
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.View our full list of benefits.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
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