Staff Data Scientist, Research, Real World Journeys

The Real World Journeys Data Science team at Google is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to join their Search Data Science and Engineering team. This role focuses on enhancing user experience and driving growth across commercial search verticals including Lodging, Flights, Events, and more. The position requires expertise in analytics, predictive modeling, and large language models, with a strong emphasis on solving complex business problems through data-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in analytics and data science, with a master's degree in a quantitative field. They will work closely with Product and Engineering teams to shape strategy and ensure data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, designing and evaluating mathematical models, and applying advanced analytics techniques.

This is an opportunity to make an impact on billions of users globally through Google Search, working on reimagining information search capabilities. The position offers competitive compensation ($197,000-$291,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to translate complex concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The team is focused on enhancing various commercial search verticals including Lodging, Flights, Events, Things to Do, Food and Drink, and Services. This role represents a unique opportunity to work on large-scale data science problems while contributing to Google's mission of organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful.