Staff Software Engineer, Data & AI Platform Architecture
Expedia- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Wander is revolutionizing the short-term rental industry by curating the entire guest experience, from smart homes to an intuitive booking platform. Our mission is to help people find their happy place, and our vision is to build the infrastructure that allows people to experience the world. Following our Series B funding, we are in a phase of rapid expansion and are seeking seasoned technical leaders to guide our platform development and cultivate future products.
As a Staff Engineer at Wander, you will be responsible for the technical architecture of our core platform and setting the standard for software excellence across multiple product squads. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and operations leadership to make foundational decisions that drive new business, enhance developer productivity, and deliver reliable guest and homeowner experiences at scale. This role is ideal for engineers with experience leading teams through hyper-growth, major platform refactors, transforming monoliths into ecosystems, and building scalable, composable platforms.
Vacation home rentals with hotel amenities
Wander.com offers vacation home rentals that come with hotel-grade amenities, catering to a wide range of travelers from casual vacationers to frequent visitors. The platform allows users to browse and book vacation homes through the Wander app, which features a diverse portfolio of properties in various scenic locations. Each rental is designed to provide an enhanced experience, including modern workstations, top-tier cleaning services, and 24/7 concierge support. What sets Wander apart from traditional vacation rental services is its focus on combining the comfort of a home with luxury hotel-like features. The company's goal is to create a relaxing and thoughtful vacation experience for its users, as evidenced by the positive feedback from over 212,603 app users who appreciate the service.