Software Development Engineer II

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. Were building a more open world. Join us. Software Development Engineer II Expedia Technology teams partner with our Product teams to create innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction. We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer II to join our Supply - Pricing services team. In this role, you'll independently work on technical projects, contribute substantially to more complex initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally across product and engineering teams. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise-scale distributed systems and high-performance caching layers that ensure Expedia Group continues to provide competitive market pricing experiences to its millions of customers and hotel partners worldwide. In this role, you will: Own missioncritical services endtoendfrom technical design and API contracts through implementation, deployment, and ongoing operationsfor highthroughput, lowlatency distributed pricing services at global scale. Implement robust caching mechanisms to enhance application performance, reduce latency, and optimize system resource utilization Participate actively in architecture reviews, writing thorough and well-supported technical documentation, and conducting detailed code reviews Mentor team members, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of continuous technical growth and collaboration across teams Identify opportunities for optimizing existing solutions and proactively propose enhancements that improve system efficiency and reliability Analyze complex problems, deconstruct them into manageable milestones, and collaboratively deliver sustainable technical solutions Partner deeply with Product to translate business outcomes into sustainable technical roadmaps; proactively surface tradeoffs, risks, and experiment plans to accelerate learning. Understand and influence alignment between business objectives, technical architecture, and internal/external stakeholder priorities Minimum qualifications: Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience 2+ years of experience Experience in software development using Java or similar object-oriented programming languages, or Scala or Kotlin or similar functional languages Experience designing and implementing distributed, event-driven systems using Kafka Streams, AWS Kinesis, or similar. Experience optimizing for low-latency and high-throughput processing (1M+ TPS) microservices. Experience implementing auto-scaling, blue-green deployments, and canary releases and Build and maintain SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs for critical services. Experience developing robust caching solutions, utilizing technologies such as Redis or Couchbase or Memcached, or similar distributed caching tools Experience working successfully on Agile development teams with a minimum of 5 engineers, understanding modern agile methodologies, version control systems, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices Experience building and operating scalable distributed systems and services within AWS cloud infrastructure or similar technologies. Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, data structures, API patterns, and service-oriented architectures Preferred qualifications: Commitment to technical excellence, test-driven development practices, and proactive monitoring Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, high-quality coding standards, and a sense of ownership and accountability for delivered solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of thriving and collaborating within a globally distributed team environment The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $112,000.00 to $156,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $179,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individuals knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future. Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employees passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits. Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Groups Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless youre confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com. Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Groups Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless youre confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is lifeatexpediagroup.com/jobs.