Expedia Group is your gateway to the world of travel through trusted brands, leading technology, and a global marketplace connecting travelers, partners, and experiences.
About the role
Build scalable econometric models (panel data methods, DiD , RDD, IV) to measure elasticity, changes in supplier behavior, and customer lifetime value in the presence of endogeneity, simultaneity, and platform dynamics Establish the technical roadmap for long-term impact measurement , moving beyond short-term experiment metrics to quantify sustained effects on customer retention, partner engagement, and marketplace equilibrium
What they're looking for
- PhD in Economics, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Solid foundation in microeconomic theory and applied econometrics , with the ability to apply appropriate causal inference techniques
- Demonstrated experience applying econometric methods to real-world business problems in tech, e-commerce, or marketplace environments
- Deep expertise in the causal inference toolkit : IV, DiD , RDD, synthetic controls, panel data methods, experimental design , metalearners , doubleML , causal forests
- Proficiency in Python or R with strong SQL skills to work with large-scale, noisy, real-world data , including the ability to query and process data
More about this role
At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.
Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.
Senior Economist
Expedia Group's Economics and Experimentation Science team is looking for a Senior Economist to drive causal inference and marketplace optimization at scale— impacting billions of dollars in transaction value across one of the world's largest travel platforms.
You'll tackle high-stakes problems, including measuring incrementality in two-sided marketplaces, quantifying long-term value of customer behavior signals, and designing...
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