Software Development Engineer III - AI

Role Summary

High performing individual contributor who acts as a mentor to junior engineers, applies new engineering principles to improve existing systems, and leads complex, well‑defined projects.

• 5+ years with a Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years with a Master's degree

• Developed software in at least 3 different languages.
• Maintained/run at least 4 software project/product in production environments (bug fixing, troubleshooting, monitoring, etc.).

• Has strength in a couple languages and/or one language with multiple technology implementations.
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses among languages for particular use cases.
• Creates APIs to be consumed across the business unit.
• Selects among available technology to implement and solve for need.
• Understands how projects/teams interact with other teams.
• Understands and designs moderately complex systems.
• Tests and monitors code at the project level.
• Understands testing and monitoring tools.
• Debugs applications.
• Tests, debugs, and fixes issues within established SLAs.
• Designs easily testable and observable software.
• Understands how team goals fit a business need.
• Identifies business problems at the project level and provides solutions.

• Proactively teams up with peers across the organization to build an understanding of cross dependencies and shared problem solving.
• Participates in a community of practice to share and gain knowledge.
• Continually seeks new technical skills in an engineering area.
• Shares new skills and knowledge with team to increase effectiveness.
• Demonstrates knowledge of advanced and relevant technology.
• Is comfortable working with several forms of technology.
• Understands the relationship between applications, databases and technology platforms.
• Develops and tests complex or non‑routine software applications and related programs and procedures to ensure they meet design requirements.
• Effectively applies knowledge of software design principles, data structures and/or design patterns and computer science fundamentals to write code that is clean, maintainable, optimized, modular with good naming conventions.
• Effectively applies knowledge of databases and database design principles to solve data requirements.
• Effectively uses understanding of software frameworks and how to leverage them to write simpler code.
• Leads/clarifies code evolution in code reviews.
• Brings together different stakeholders with varied perspectives to develop solutions to issues, and contributes own suggestions.
• Thinks holistically to identify opportunities around policies/processes to increase efficiency across organizational boundaries.
• Assists with a whole systems approach to analyzing issues by ensuring all components (structure, people, process and technology) are identified and accounted for.
• Identifies areas of inefficiency in code or systems operation and offers suggestions for improvements.
• Compiles and reports on major operational or technical initiatives (like RCAs) to larger groups, whether via written or oral means.

The total cash range for this position in Austin is $ to $. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $, 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 individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group offers a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.