Principal Product Data Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Principal Product Data Scientist (Data Science/AI): Shaping the data science vision and technical direction for Product to improve customer experiences with an accent on advanced analytics and AI methodologies. Focus on integrating Agentic AI, scaling automated data science frameworks, and driving strategic product decisions through causal inference and uplift modeling.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global, part of the Tripadvisor Group, is a global travel marketplace connecting people to experiences and activities worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead and define the Data Science strategy for Product, ensuring AI methodologies are central to product development.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior Product and Engineering leadership to embed data-driven decision-making.
• Drive the development of next-generation DS tooling and platforms focusing on automation, scalability, and reproducibility.
• Spearhead the integration of emerging technologies like Agentic AI and AI Agents from POC to production.
• Champion best practices in experimentation, causal inference, and uplift modeling to ensure statistical rigor.
• Mentor and coach other Data Scientists and Analysts to foster a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data science with a proven track record of influencing a product organization.
• Expert level proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Deep hands-on experience with statistical modeling, (quasi) experimentation, multi-arm bandit, and ML (Regression, Classification, Clustering).
• Ability to define and operationalize crucial product and feature-level metrics from scratch.
• Outstanding leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing analytical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated experience with applied AI, including NLP, Large Language Models (LLMs), or Agentic AI.
• Experience working within two-sided marketplaces, e-commerce, or the travel technology industry.
• Advanced programming background for building simulations and prototyping data products.
• Master's degree or equivalent relevant quantitative program.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and accessible candidate experience and work environment.
• Opportunity to work with high-impact global travel brands.
• Culture focused on critical thinking, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Hybrid work model.