Data Scientist - Sr Analyst

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to build the intelligence layer that drives personalization and marketing optimization in the travel industry. Key Highlights: 1. Revolutionizing the future of travel in Latin America. 2. Impacting millions of customers through machine learning models. 3. Autonomy, real impact, and a learning and growth environment. At \#EquipoD, we have been revolutionizing the future of travel in Latin America for over 25 years ✈️. We seek talent that thinks big, acts autonomously, and delivers real impact. If you are passionate about innovation, rapid learning, and teamwork to create memorable experiences, join us. We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help **build the intelligence layer that powers personalization**, **marketing optimization**, and growth across the entire customer journey. This role sits at the **intersection of Data Science and Marketing**, developing machine learning models that impact **millions of customers** via web, app, CRM, and paid media channels. The ideal candidate combines strong technical ability with business acumen. ### **Key Responsibilities:** * Design, develop, and deploy **machine learning models** to improve personalization, conversion, and user engagement. * Translate business problems into **analytical solutions and scalable models**. * **Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Growth teams** to identify opportunities where Data Science can generate incremental value. * Ensure models are **robust, explainable**, and integrated into real business processes. * **Continuously monitor model performance** and identify improvement opportunities. ### **Requirements:** * Students or graduates in **quantitative disciplines**, such as Systems Engineering, Actuarial Science, or Mathematics (postgraduate studies are a plus). * **At least 2 years of experience in Data Science**, Machine Learning, Marketing Science, or related fields. * Solid knowledge of **statistics and machine learning techniques**. * Proficiency in **Python, SQL**, and modern data analysis and modeling tools. * Experience building **predictive models, recommendation systems, or optimization algorithms**. * Experience with A/B testing, causal inference, and incrementality measurement. * Experience working with **cloud environments and production-deployed models** is a plus. * Experience at **travel, e-commerce, marketplace, or large-scale digital product companies** is highly valued. We offer autonomy, real impact, and an environment where you can create, learn, and scale. Join a team that values diversity and puts people at the center. **Travel transforms you — working at Despegar does too** ✈️ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.