Principal Product Data Scientist (Travel)

TL;DR

Principal Product Data Scientist (Travel): Leading the data science strategy and technical direction for product development with an accent on AI integration, experimentation, and statistical rigor. Focus on building scalable analytical frameworks, driving strategic product decisions, and mentoring high-performing data teams to deliver commercial value.

Location: Remote (UK-based role with global remote flexibility)

Company

hirify.global is a leading global marketplace for travel experiences, part of the Tripadvisor Group, dedicated to connecting travelers with memorable activities worldwide.

What you will do

• Define and execute the data science strategy to improve product performance and customer experience.
• Spearhead the exploration and integration of emerging AI technologies, including Agentic AI and LLMs.
• Drive best practices in experimentation, causal inference, and uplift modeling across the organization.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior Product and Engineering leadership to embed data-driven decision-making.
• Develop sophisticated predictive models and customer segmentation to optimize the product roadmap.
• Mentor and develop other data scientists and analysts to foster a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data science or a similar quantitative role within a product organization.
• Expert proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Deep hands-on experience with statistical modeling, experimentation, and machine learning techniques.
• Proven track record of driving strategic impact and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science.

Nice to have

• Experience working within a two-sided marketplace, e-commerce, or travel technology industry.
• Advanced programming background for building simulations and prototyping data products.
• Demonstrated experience with applied AI, including NLP and LLMs.
• Master's degree or equivalent relevant programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to an accessible and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to shape the technical vision of a global travel marketplace.
• Collaborative culture focused on critical thinking and continuous learning.
• Access to high-impact, complex analytical projects with significant commercial influence.