Senior Applied ML Scientist (Recommendation And Ranking) - Remote, Canada (PST Working Hours Preferred)

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

We are currently on the lookout for an individual who is deeply passionate about Machine Learning. You will collaborate with a team of experts and engineers utilizing ML to elevate the quality of OpenTable's offerings.

The ML team at OpenTable is faced with two distinct challenges that present unique opportunities:

• As the premier online restaurant reservation provider, OpenTable facilitates over 25 million diner reservations monthly across roughly 60,000 restaurants worldwide, backed by an extensive database of diner and restaurant information spanning over two decades.
• Despite OpenTable's extensive reach, our team remains agile, with just over 1,000 employees globally, including a compact ML team of nine members, eager to expand.

Joining our team ensures your projects are backed by ample data and usage for significant impact, offering the chance to work on diverse and engaging projects throughout the company. However, the limited size of our team necessitates critical thinking and …