Software Development Engineer III at Expedia Group

Austin, Texas, United States

Expedia Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Travel, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related professional experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, ideally in large-scale or enterprise environments
  • Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable applications
  • Advanced knowledge in one or more programming languages
  • Frontend libraries and frameworks: Javascript/Typescript, HTML/CSS, React.js, Node.js
  • Familiarity with Server-side technologies: Java, Kotlin with a solid understanding of API design in GraphQL/RESTful services
  • Familiarity with cloud architecture and platforms like AWS
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions
  • Strong experience in unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing, using frameworks and tools like JUnit, Mockito, Jest, Cypress, or Selenium
  • Strong understanding of SEO principles, both on-page and technical
  • Experience with SEM campaign landing page development and A/B testing
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of features for the traveler experience across all of EG brands’ Landing Pages
  • Explore, learn, design, and implement modular and scalable software components, based on your understanding of the EG ecosystem, complemented by current industry trends
  • Understand the business problem space, and communicate impact to technical decisions while providing high-level estimates, and breakdown of tasks for the solutions proposed
  • Enable decision making to architecture, and technical challenges faced by the team and document and share best practices, maintain and enhance quality of code written
  • Optimize existing observability, and monitoring solutions, and proactively identify methods to close the gap to maintain high operational excellence
  • Mentor junior developers in your chosen area of technology

Skills

Software Engineering
Machine Learning
Data Platforms
Personalization
Frontend Development

Expedia Group

Travel booking platform for various services

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group operates in the travel industry, offering a wide range of services for travelers and travel-related businesses. It connects users to various travel options, including flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and activities, allowing them to find and book trips that fit their needs and budgets. The company generates revenue primarily through commissions from bookings made on its platforms and through advertising, where travel service providers can promote their offerings. Unlike many competitors, Expedia Group not only serves individual travelers but also partners with travel agencies and corporate clients, providing them with valuable data and tools to enhance their operations. The goal of Expedia Group is to create a seamless travel experience for users while supporting its partners in growing their businesses.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Riyadh Air's entry into the market could increase competition for Expedia.
CFO transition may lead to strategic shifts or instability in financial management.
Expedia's partnership with Mondelez WTR may not yield expected results due to economic uncertainties.

Differentiation

Expedia Group operates a diverse portfolio of travel brands, including Expedia and Vrbo.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services for travelers and travel-related businesses.
Expedia Group partners with service providers, offering data, tools, and technology to optimize operations.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized travel experiences enhances Expedia's AI-driven recommendation systems.
The rise of 'workcations' allows Expedia to market longer stay packages.
Sustainability in travel is a priority, enabling Expedia to promote eco-friendly options.

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