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Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Geographer II:

Join Expedia Group’s World-Class Destination Data Team!

Expedia Group’s Destination Team is an experienced group of GIS and geographic data experts dedicated to building, maintaining, and enhancing the global spatial data foundation that powers our destination experiences worldwide. As a Geographer II, you will join a collaborative team in Seattle or Austin, leading complex projects that evolve our curated database of administrative and tourism regions. You’ll work alongside product, engineering, and machine learning partners to deliver scalable, AI-driven geospatial solutions that drive strategic business outcomes.

We’re seeking an innovative individual contributor with advanced geospatial expertise and a strong background in AI or large language models. You’ll own the curation and optimization of Expedia Group’s global geography data and regional hierarchies—balancing traveler needs, business goals, and geopolitical realities to support exceptional travel experiences for millions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Advanced GIS & AI-Driven Projects such as new frameworks and hierarchy redesign.
• Leverage AI and LLMs to automate analysis, deliver insights, and accelerate outcomes.
• Use AI-powered methods for integration to curate and enhance Expedia Group’s global geo data library, validating and enriching to optimize for travel and tourism applications.
• Design Spatial Models & Visualizations that integrate AI-driven analytics, to uncover patterns, relationships, and actionable insights.
• Automate and optimize geospatial workflows using advanced querying, scripting, and AI/ML to increase efficiency, and scale geographic solutions.
• Collaborate and consult across disciplines to translate business needs into innovative geospatial solutions; consult on geopolitical, stakeholder, and evolving data requirements.
• Champion innovation by promoting continuous learning, mentoring, and participating in communities of practice.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in geographic data analysis and GIS, including building and managing complex spatial hierarchies and workflows
• Proven application of AI/ML and LLMs in geospatial data analysis, automation, and process optimization
• Proficient with GIS platforms, spatial databases (e.g., SQL), and scripting languages (such as Python or R) for data analysis
• Strong understanding of geospatial data structures, taxonomies, and hierarchical models, with ability to resolve conflicts among geopolitical, business, and stakeholder needs
• Excellent communication, business acumen, and collaboration skills, including experience delivering scalable solutions and clearly presenting insights to technical and non-technical audiences

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $82,500.00 to $115,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $132,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

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