Description:

Hopper is redefining how people travel by combining a travel agency with proprietary fintech offerings, providing peace of mind for customers when booking travel.
The company has over 100 million monthly active users and partners with organizations like CapitalOne, Air Canada, and Spirit Airlines.
Hopper processes a real-time feed of over 50 billion priced itineraries daily, leveraging more than ten years of historical data and multiple external sources for insights on pricing and demand trends.
The Fintech Foundation team is responsible for optimizing pricing for ancillary products, balancing customer demand with financial risks.
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional product teams to understand business requirements related to pricing, data engineering to create datasets for analysis, implementing automated ML training pipelines, and monitoring pricing models.
The applied data scientist will run A/B tests, respond to ad hoc requests for performance analysis, and diagnose the impact of external events.

Requirements:

A BSc or MSc in a highly quantitative field such as math, physics, statistics, or economics is required.
Candidates must have two or more years of experience applying data analysis and predictive modeling skills in a fast-paced business environment.
Excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving abilities are essential.
Strong coding skills in SQL and Python are required.
A pragmatic approach that prioritizes business impact over statistical nuance is necessary.

The position offers a competitive salary and pre-IPO equity packages as part of a well-funded startup with large ambitions.
Employees enjoy unlimited PTO and a Carrot Cash travel stipend.
Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk and a work-from-home stipend is provided.
The company offers generous parental leave that exceeds industry standards.
An entrepreneurial culture encourages pushing limits and taking risks.
Open communication with management and company leadership is promoted.
Employees work in small, dynamic teams that have a significant impact.
The company provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
Access to disability and life insurance, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), DCA/FSA, and a 401k plan is also included.