Data Science, Analytics Intern – Austin and Seattle

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Data Transformation, Effective communication skills, Microsoft-Excel, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Tableau

Job Description

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Are you passionate about solving complex problems and interested in the scalability of tech products to millions of users? Excited about being part of an inclusive and impactful culture? Join us at Expedia Group and contribute to innovative projects that are reshaping the future of travel.

By joining the Expedia Group 2024 Global Summer Internship Program as a Data Science, Analytics Intern, you’ll fully integrate into our inclusive community and gain a well-rounded experience of life at Expedia Group. Our global program offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to business-critical projects by developing your skills through tailored learning and training, providing ongoing support, and offering insightful intern-specific events to build knowledge and community.

Internship Program Highlights:   

• Onboarding: Connect with your cohort, receive support, and set up for success in your first week

• Intern Bootcamp: Role-specific technical and professional skills learning, both in-person and virtual, delivered in your first week to help you get set up for success

• Meaningful work and projects: Interns join a variety of Expedia Group teams and directly contribute to business workstreams and priorities; at the conclusion of the internship interns present their work to team members and senior leadership

• Learning Series: Interactive workshops delivered by our Learning team to build professional & soft skills, and support development, including topics such as personal branding and presentation skills

• Leadership Series: Exclusive intern-only events with our Travel Leadership Team leaders to learn about their career journeys, hear their views on industry and company trends and ask questions!

• Social events: Regular fun events organized for each regional cohort so you can get to know others, enjoy the Expedia Group culture, and enjoy some downtime!

• Mentorship: Mentors are assigned to each individual intern to support your development and learning throughout the program and are also a great way to build your understanding and network at EG.

• Support: Coaching and advice, provided by managers, team navigators (buddies) and a specific point of contact per region from Emerging Talent & Careers.

What You’ll do:

Travel transcends mere arrival at a destination; it involves making an immediate impact on reimagining travel. On your journey, you'll learn the application of analytics capabilities, principles, and playbooks to address well-defined business challenges and identify opportunities. Your lead will offer close guidance and support throughout this process. Whether collaborating with internal partners or conducting AB tests on hypotheses, Expedia Group offers abundant opportunities for technical innovation – the possibilities are boundless!

• You’ll be developing Statistical, Visualization & communication best practices and skills

• You'll identify partner teams' key problems, prototype solutions, and help solve business problem using statistical analysis and tools

• You’ll provide ad-hoc analysis and use visualization techniques to communicate insights and recommendations

• You’ll leverage hypothesis testing to help drive key business solutions

• You'll gain a good understanding of our domain (i.e. travel, e-commerce) & business goals and become a data specialist You’ll partner with sales, product, data engineering teams to implement sustainable analytics solutions

Who You Are:

We know that many potential candidates can be hesitant to apply for a job if they aren't sure that they meet all the criteria shared. If you meet all the criteria labelled ‘Must’ and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply! 

• Must be available to commit to the full program dates

• May 20th, 2024 – July 26th, 2024 OR June 24th, 2024 -August 30th , 2024

• Must be graduating with an undergraduate or master’s degree in a technical subject (e.g. Math, Statistics, Data Science) between December 2024 and July 2025

• Must be willing to relocate to city of job location if outside commuting distance

• Must commit to full time hours every week

• Must have no more than 2 years of professional experience in a similar role

• Must be a critical thinker and shows an inquisitive mind

• Helpful to have good analytics skills and be self-motivated

• Helpful to have effective communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of partners (e.g., internal, external, technical, non-technical people)

• Helpful to have skills in SQL, Tableau, R, Python are a bonus for data transformation and analysis

• Helpful to have familiarity with basic visualization principles such as labeling & titling and visualization tools such as Tableau or Excel

What We Offer:

• Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package including the benefits below and others:

• The total cash range for this position in Austin is $37-$45 per hour The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $37-45 per hour. Pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location and degree level.

• Hybrid Work Policy

• Travel discounts

• Opportunity to receive a full-time permanent offer after graduation and 12 months of customized support from our Emerging Talent & Careers team

• Community support through Expedia Group’s Inclusion Business Groups

• Relocation support (if eligible)

Next Steps:

Apply now! Our dedicated emerging talent & careers team will review your application and suitable applicants will be encouraged to complete an immersive strength based online assessment as the first step. Depending on the role profile you are applying to, selected candidates may also be asked to take a skills-based screening assessment. 

Candidates who are invited to a final round interview will have the opportunity to meet with members of our team through two virtual interviews covering both technical and behavioral skills related to the position. These interviews will also be a chance for you to learn more about us, too!

Our Commitments: 

• Expedia Group 2022 Inclusion & Diversity Report

• Expedia Group 2022 Global Impact Report

• Expedia Group has made commitments that will propel us forward on the path to progress, including our hiring target for women to occupy 50 percent of roles at all levels by the end of 2025

About Expedia Group 

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

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