Expedia Group · 3 months ago
Principal Software Development Engineer (Full Stack) - Marketing Technology
Washington - Seattle Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$231K/yr - $324K/yr
10+ years expExpedia Group is a leader in global travel technology, dedicated to creating innovative solutions for travelers and partners. The Principal Software Development Engineer will set the technical vision and build foundational systems that leverage AI and automation to enhance marketing strategies at scale.
CommunitiesInternetReservationsTask ManagementTechnical SupportTicketingTourismTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Shape the future of marketing tech: Architect and deliver core systems that enable AI-driven marketing workflows at global scale
Drive technical strategy: Partner with engineering, data science, and product leaders to define the platform roadmap and long-term architecture
Lead by example: Write, review, and guide development of high-quality, reliable, and scalable software
Mentor and elevate: Coach engineers across multiple teams, fostering technical excellence and a culture of innovation
Innovate with AI: Integrate generative AI and intelligent automation into workflows that directly reduce external spend and amplify marketing impact
Scale for reliability: Ensure our systems are secure, resilient, observable, and performant under the demands of billions of transactions
Collaborate across Expedia Group: Influence and align with cross-functional stakeholders - from marketing to ML science — to deliver measurable value to Expedia Group brands
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience with Bachelor's, 10+ years with Master's, in software engineering or architecture including leading design of large-scale distributed systems
Proven ability to design and evolve complex systems for scalability, reliability, and security
Strong experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and modern infrastructure practices
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Scala, Kotlin, or equivalent)
Experience with front-end frameworks (React etc) is a plus
Proficiency in utilizing Vibe coding tools to maximise productivity
Familiarity with applying AI/ML in production systems, or eagerness to rapidly learn and apply
Track record of mentoring engineers, driving consensus across diverse teams, and communicating technical vision to executives
Relentless focus on solving real problems, delivering measurable outcomes, and raising the bar
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
TCV
2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $985M
2020-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
2020-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Ariane Gorin
Chief Executive Officer
Ramana Thumu
Chief Technology Officer
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