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As a Principal Product Data Scientist, you will operate as the most senior technical leader in the Product Data Science function. You will shape the vision, set the technical direction, and drive strategic impact through innovative analytical solutions. This role is both highly technical and deeply collaborative, requiring excellence in leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence.
Job Responsibility:
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
Champion best practices in experimentation, causal inference, and uplift modeling, ensuring statistical rigor in decision-making processes
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
Develop sophisticated customer segmentation, and predictive models that directly inform and optimize the product roadmap
Communicate complex analytical and technical concepts to diverse audiences, influencing stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Design, and Commercial teams
Requirements:
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., Regression, Classification, Clustering)
Demonstrated ability to define, implement, and operationalize crucial product and feature-level metrics from scratch
A proven track record of driving strategic impact through proactive and collaborative approach with the proven ability to lead technical discussions, drive product strategy, and communicate complex insights effectively to cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Engineering, Design)
Experience scaling analytics capabilities, driving impact through the creation of automated processes, self-service tools, or data products
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
Outstanding leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams of analysts or data scientists
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire cross-functional partners at all levels
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field
Nice to have:
Advanced programming background with the ability to build simulations and prototype data products
Experience validating quantitative findings with qualitative methods (e.g., 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
Masters degree or equivalent relevant programs
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonuses
“Work your way” with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Viator takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like
Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work
Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually
Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs
Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. 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. We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you through life’s challenges
Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums