Android Engineer II

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting‑edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

• Develop, test, and maintain robust Android applications with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and deliver user‑centric mobile solutions.
• Participate in system and API design, as well as data modeling, to ensure seamless integration and maintainability.
• Apply AI/ML concepts to enhance product features, integrating AI‑driven workflows and tools where appropriate.
• Safely integrate and operate AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve product outcomes for travelers and partners.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and best practices within Android engineering and mobile development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android frameworks like Jetpack Compose.
• Proven experience developing and deploying Android applications in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of system design, API design, and data modeling for mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products.

• Experience building and supporting Android applications at scale in a global environment.
• Demonstrated initiative in improving code quality, app performance, and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in architecture and design patterns relevant to mobile engineering.
• Track record of collaborating across domains to deliver full‑stack or cross‑functional solutions.
• Experience integrating AI or ML features into Android apps, with a focus on responsible and safe deployment.
• A good understanding of Android app design patterns (e.g. MVC, MVVM, MVP) and be able to explain pros and cons.
• Is comfortable navigating API contracts like REST or GraphQL

The total cash range for this position in Chicago 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 is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award‑winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:

IN, and others.

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