Senior Manager, Machine Learning

Senior Manager, Machine Learning

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.

At Priceline, we are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and drive business value. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes us a leader in our industry. We are seeking a talented Senior Manager, Machine Learning to join our dynamic team and lead our machine learning initiatives to new heights.

Why this job's a big deal:

The Senior Manager, Machine Learning will lead a team of skilled data scientists and machine learning engineers in developing integrated machine learning solutions deployed at scale. This role requires a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and operational excellence.

In this role you will get to:

• Leadership & Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of machine learning engineers and data scientists.

  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.

  • Provide technical guidance and support to team members.

• Strategic Planning:

  • Identify opportunities to apply machine learning to solve business problems and drive innovation.

• Project Management:

  • Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning projects, from ideation to deployment and monitoring.

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

  • Manage project risks and communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms.

  • Stay current with the latest advancements in machine learning and incorporate relevant techniques into the team's work.

  • Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of machine learning systems.

• Collaboration & Communication:

  • Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate machine learning solutions into products.

  • Communicate complex machine learning concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into machine learning solutions.

Who you are:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.

• 8 years of experience in machine learning, data science, or a related field.

• Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing teams.

• Extensive experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment and data pipelines.

• Proficiency in Python

• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical methods, data preprocessing techniques and experiment design.

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

• Illustrated history of living the Priceline values: Customer-focus, Innovation, Team-orientation, Accountability, and Trust.

• Experience with Pricing Modeling and/or Experience in the Hotel or B2B space preferred but not required.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $180,000- $210,000K USD.