Expedia Group · 1 month ago
Developer Relations Engineer III - Developer Experience
USA - Illinois - Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expExpedia Group is a company that powers global travel for everyone, everywhere. They are seeking a Developer Relations Engineer III to empower developers by creating exceptional content, building innovative tools, and fostering a collaborative ecosystem.
CommunitiesInternetReservationsTask ManagementTechnical SupportTicketingTourismTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Create high-quality technical content (blog posts, video tutorials, live streams, documentation) that demystifies complex topics
Build and maintain open-source examples, reference architectures, and starter kits that showcase best practices
Engage with developers and meet them where they are
Act as a critical feedback loop to our Product and Engineering teams
Deliver compelling talks and workshops that establish you and the company as thought leaders in the space
Stay on the absolute cutting edge of AI and other core concepts
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2+ years in a developer-facing role (Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, Solutions Engineering, or similar)
Exceptional Communicator: You can translate highly technical concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible content for developers of all skill levels, both in writing and on stage
Community-First Mindset: You have a proven track record of building or contributing to developer communities. You are empathetic, patient, and driven by the success of others
Advanced Proficiency in Python: Ability and desire to deliver prototypes and working solutions to move forward the organization with innovative solutions
Deep Hands-On AI/ML Expertise: Proven experience building applications with Large Language Models (LLMs) and the surrounding ecosystem. You can speak with authority and code with proficiency
Proficiency with the Modern Developer Stack: Core Languages: Expert-level proficiency in at least one of the following Python, Javascript/Typescript, Java/Kotlin
Infrastructure & Cloud: Strong practical knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern infrastructure concepts like containers (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi)
Architectural Patterns: Solid understanding of API design (REST, GraphQL), distributed systems, microservices, and CI/CD principles
Preferred
Platform engineering experience, including exposure to CI/CD, internal developer portals, and workflow orchestration
Experience in building and maintaining enterprise-level developer platforms
DevOps experience with orchestrating CI-CD workflows to multiple environments
Experience building or integrating native applications, SDKs, or developer toolchains
Background in any of the following key areas: MLOps, AI model optimization, developer productivity engineering, etc
Visible presence in the AI or developer community (e.g., open-source contributions, speaking engagements, technical writing)
Familiarity with multimodal AI systems (text, image, or audio)
Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript in an AI context
Prior experience building AI Tools
Prior experience with Backstage
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness & travel reimbursement
Travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership
Company
Expedia Group
At Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE), we believe travel is a force for good – it opens minds, builds connections, and bridges divides.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.25BKey Investors
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2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $985M
2020-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Technology Officer
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