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Whether you’re applying for a developer, customer happiness or crew, at AirAsia we act as One AirAsia.\nIf you are hungry to make a difference with one of the most well known low-cost airlines and to work in the dynamic technology hub, this is the job for you.\nThe Data Science Centre of Excellence (CoE) comes under the Digital & Technology Group which is responsible for spearheading digital transformation across AirAsia. The CoE works on business and operations problems across all entities in the AirAsia Group. 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