Software Development Engineer II - Rates & Inventory

Expedia Group is hiring a Software Development Engineer II to join the Supply Partner Experience – Rates and Inventory team. This team builds and enhances core rates and inventory capabilities that power Expedia Group’s marketplace, helping partners set up, optimize, and distribute competitive rate plans and availability at scale.

• Design, build, and evolve reliable, scalable backend and/or full‑stack services and applications, including system design (LLD), API design, and data modeling for scoped product capabilities.
• Deliver features and services across the full software development lifecycle by implementing designs, writing high‑quality code, creating and executing tests, and supporting deployment, monitoring, and operational support.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and technical partners to understand requirements, break down work, and implement technical solutions that integrate with multiple services and domains.
• Improve code quality, reliability, and performance by following and contributing to best practices in testing, observability, security, and operational excellence.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing, supporting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Safely integrate and operate AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve outcomes, with familiarity with AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real‑world products.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• 2+ years of relevant professional software development experience delivering production services or applications.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language commonly used at Expedia Group, with solid understanding of core software engineering concepts including algorithms, data structures, object‑oriented or functional design, system design (LLD), API design, and data modeling.
• Experience working with service‑oriented or microservice architectures, including consuming and implementing APIs, working with data models, and contributing to reliability, scalability, and security of services.
• Experience with Java, React, JavaScript, Type Script and functional programming.
• Exposure to operating services in production environments, such as contributing to monitoring, on‑call support, or improving systems based on operational data and feedback.

• Experience contributing to the design and evolution of distributed systems and data models that handle significant traffic or data volume, including working with clear, well‑versioned API contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of well‑defined components or features, make sound implementation tradeoffs, and align solutions with established architectural and domain standards.
• Practice driving operational improvements within your area, such as enhancing observability, automating repetitive tasks, or improving performance, resilience, or cost efficiency of services you support.
• Hands‑on experience using AI‑driven tools, platforms, or workflows in the software development lifecycle, and safely integrating AI/ML‑enabled components into production services under guidance from more experienced engineers.
• Experience applying data‑driven decision making in design and implementation, including using metrics, experimentation, or analytics to inform technical choices and improve product or system outcomes.

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.

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

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