Data Scientist I

About the role

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join our Partner Optimization team within FinTech Products. You'll use statistical analysis, experimentation, and modeling to help us grow partner value: reactivating partners, reducing payment friction, and shaping how we expand into new territories and payment models.

This is a role where your work directly drives business decisions: which partners to target, how to measure payout reliability, whether a new pay out model is working, and what the data says about where to invest next.

Responsibilities:

Analyze partner payment behavior to identify reactivation opportunities and measure what's working

Design and interpret experiments that guide our partner payment strategy

Build models and data stories that inform decisions on payout reliability, new market expansion, and payment model rollout

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to turn insights into action

Contribute to our partner experimentation program, raising the bar on how we test and learn

Requirements:

Strong foundation in statistics, causal inference, or quantitative modeling

Experience translating business questions into analytical frameworks and communicating results clearly to non-technical audiences

Comfortable working independently on data preparation, analysis, and modeling — and knowing when to ask for guidance

Curiosity about payments, marketplaces, or fintech (domain experience is a plus)

Eagerness to grow your craft, share knowledge with peers, and engage with the broader data science community

Degree in a quantitative field (statistics, mathematics, economics, physics, computer science, or similar)

Proficiency in SQL and Python (or R)

Experience with A/B testing and experimental design

Familiarity with working in a data-rich

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have 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:

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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.