Senior Data Scientist - Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Management (all genders)

Munich, Germany

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Holidu is one of the world’s fastest-growing vacation rental technology companies. Our mission is to make booking and hosting holiday homes free of doubt and full of joy, by helping hosts generate more bookings with less work and helping guests find a holiday home they truly enjoy. Our team of 700 colleagues from 60+ nations shares a passion for tech, an ambition for constant improvement, and a relentless drive to bring the best experience to more than 40k vacation rental hosts and 4 million annual guests.

Your future team

You’ll be part of our new Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Management team, working alongside a Data Analyst and Data Engineer. Together, you will work towards one core goal: helping hosts improve occupancy and earnings through a smart, dynamic and data driven pricing strategy.

You’ll work with a large and rich dataset, modern tooling, and teammates who care deeply about impact, collaboration, and learning together.

This role is based in Munich with 3 office days per week.

Our Tech Stack

We love technology that solves real problems. You’ll work with:

Flexible data science environment (Python, Sagemaker)
Database: AWS Stack (Redshift, Athena, Glue, S3).
Data Pipelines: Airflow, DBT.
Data Visualization: Looker.
Data Analytics: SQL, Python.
Collaboration: Git.

Your role in this journey

As a Senior Data Scientist,you’ll take ownership of complex pricing and forecasting models and help us turn analytical ideas into real-world impact for hosts and Holidu. You will:

Translate business questions into scientific, testable models and clear recommendations.
Design, build and own machine learning, forecasting and predictive models for revenue management topics such as demand forecasting, price sensitivity, and conversion probability.
Explore and develop dynamic pricing strategies (e.g. weekend pricing, early discounts, regional similarities) using data and experimentation.
Collaborate closely with Data Analysts and Data Engineers to define datasets, features, and model requirements.
Drive discussions around model choice, assumptions, and trade-offs, always keeping business impact in mind.
Monitor model performance, iterate on results, and continuously improve accuracy and relevance.
Act as a senior sparring partner in the team, sharing knowledge and raising the bar for data science practices.

Your backpack is filled with

5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, solving a variety of different business problems.
Strong background in statistics, forecasting, and machine learning.
Hands-on experience with Python and SQL, and confidence working with large datasets
A strong interest in pricing, revenue optimization, or marketplace dynamics (prior revenue management experience is a plus, not a must)
The mindset of a self-starter: proactive, hungry to learn, and eager to make an impact
The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical partners.

Our adventure includes

Impact: Shape the future of travel with products used by millions of guests and thousands of hosts. At Holidu ideas become products, data drives decisions, and iteration fuels fast learning. Your work matters - and you’ll see the impact.
Learning: Grow professionally in a culture that thrives on curiosity and feedback. You’ll learn from outstanding colleagues, collaborate across disciplines, and benefit from mentorship, and personal learning budgets - with a strong focus on AI.
Great People: Join a team of smart, motivated and international colleagues who challenge and support each other. We celebrate wins and keep our culture fun, ambitious and human. Our customers are guests and hosts - people we can all relate to - making work meaningful and energizing.
Technology: Work in a modern tech environment. You’ll experience the pace of a scale-up combined with the stability of a proven business model, enabling you to build, test, and improve continuously.
Flexibility: Work a hybrid setup with 50% in-office time for collaboration, and spend up to 8 weeks a year from other inspiring locations. You’ll stay connected through regular events and meet-ups across our almost 30 offices.
Perks on Top: Of course, we also offer travel benefits, gym discounts, and other perks to keep you energized - but what truly sets us apart is the chance to grow in a dynamic industry, alongside amazing people, while having fun along the way.

Need a sneak peek?
Check out the adventure that awaits you on Instagram @lifeatholidu and dive straight into the world of Tech at Holidu for more insights!

Want to travel with us?

Apply online on our careers page! Your first travel contact will be Katharina from HR.

We are committed to diversity in all aspects of our business. We encourage applications from all genders, all corners of the world and all individual backgrounds. You are welcome to submit your application without a photo and without stating your gender, date of birth, marital status, nationality or disability status (if applicable). If you require any special assistance when arranging interviews, office visits or the recruitment process in general, please contact the relevant HR person responsible for this job and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.