Staff/Lead Data Scientist (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

About the role

The Data Science and Machine Learning (AI/ML) team at Agoda is seeking a skilled data scientist to work on complex machine learning and big data platforms. The successful candidate will design, code, experiment, and implement models and algorithms to enhance customer experience, supply-side value, and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, experiment, and implement models and algorithms to maximize customer experience, supply side value, business outcomes, and infrastructure readiness.
• Mine a large dataset of hundreds of millions of customers and more than 600M daily user-generated events, supplier and pricing data, and discover actionable insights to drive improvements and innovation.
• Work with developers and various business owners to deliver daily results with high quality.
• Research, discover, and harness new ideas that can make a difference.

Requirements

• 4+ years hands-on data science experience.
• Excellent understanding of AI/ML/DL and Statistics, and proficiency in coding using related open-source libraries and frameworks.
• Significant proficiency in SQL and languages like Python, PySpark, and/or Scala.
• Can lead, work independently, and play a key role in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Computer Science / Operations Research / Statistics or other quantitative fields.
• Experience in NLP, image processing, and/or recommendation systems.
• Hands-on experience in data engineering, working with big data frameworks like Spark/Hadoop.
• Experience in data science for e-commerce and/or OTA.

Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Benefits

• Full visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM.