Director, Product Group Engineering Lead (Data and AI/ML)
PricelineToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted February 11, 2026
170000 - 200000 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
Priceline, part of Booking Holdings Inc., has been a leader in online travel for over 25 years. Through our innovative technology, we make travel affordable and accessible for all, helping millions of travelers each year experience the moments that matter most. Whether it’s a much-needed getaway, wedding, reunion, graduation, or rooting on a favorite team—those are the moments that nobody should miss out on. We welcome people who are at the top of their game, who want to learn and grow with others and who take their work seriously – but not themselves. We’re building an inclusive and uniquely talented team to make sure our customers can be there for all of life’s important moments. Come join us!
Job Description
The Director, Product Group Engineering Lead (Data and AI/ML) role is responsible for leading the engineering vision and execution for the Customer & Business Insights Platform, powering personalization, experimentation, analytics, and AI-driven decision systems at scale. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in software or data engineering, with at least 5 years leading teams that build large-scale data or AI/ML platforms.
Requirements
- 10 + years of experience in software or data engineering, with at least 5 years leading teams that build large-scale data or AI/ML platforms
- Proven expertise in data architecture, streaming pipelines, data modeling, and experimentation frameworks (GCP preferred)
- Demonstrated success in building customer 360 or analytics platforms that deliver real-time insights and personalization
- Hands-on experience with modern data technologies (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Vertex AI, Spark, Kafka, Airflow / Composer, dbt, etc.)
- Strong understanding of data privacy, governance, and compliance principles (GDPR, CCPA, PII handling)
- Excellent collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and can translate complex data solutions into business impact
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term platform vision with near-term delivery
- Embodies Priceline's core values: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability, and Trust — achieving the right results, the right way
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Equity grant
