Expedia Group · 14 hours ago
Software Development Engineer III, Advertising Technology
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expExpedia Group is a global leader in travel technology, dedicated to creating innovative solutions for travelers and partners alike. They are seeking a talented Software Development Engineer III to build advertiser-facing experiences and backend services that enhance their advertising marketplace through user experience and AI-powered optimization.
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Responsibilities
Implement backend APIs and services that power high-quality UI experiences and deliver trust, transparency, and performance to our partners
Build and optimize services that support campaign management and optimization across Expedia Group’s advertising network
Improve reliability, scalability, and latency of mission-critical systems
Use LLMs and generative AI to simplify advertiser workflows, improve campaign setup, and automate repetitive tasks
Work with data scientists and ML engineers to integrate personalized recommendations, smart defaults, and AI-assisted decision support
Partner with product managers, UX designers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to deliver measurable advertiser value
Advocate for high-quality code, automated testing, and strong observability practices
Participate in operational reviews and drive continuous improvement
Mentor junior engineers and help elevate the technical bar of the team
Qualification
Required
5+ years for Bachelor's degree or 3+ years for Master's in a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience
5+ years of experience in backend software development, working with cloud-based and distributed systems at scale
Proficiency in Java/J2EE, C#, or similar object-oriented languages, with hands-on experience integrating services with relational and NoSQL databases
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure/test automation, and delivering features in Agile development environments
Demonstrated experience designing and deploying scalable services in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Preferred
Exposure to advertising technologies (ad serving, campaign management, RTB, auctions)
Experience working with data-driven systems, ML-powered features, or experimentation platforms
Experience applying generative AI to product experiences and internal tools
Experience contributing to multiple multi-quarter, cross-team projects
A Master's degree in a related technical field
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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