Technology and innovation are at the heart of our organization. We provide solutions that reduce the cost of payments and improve performance, scalability, availability, and resiliency. We also provide an abundance of functional support to services in our platform, and the needs are ever-growing, as we adapt to new payment solutions and capabilities.
This position focuses not only on implementing innovative software solutions for e-commerce payments systems at scale but also on being a role model and mentor to your fellow engineers. You will get to expand your skills in building highly scalable solutions while influencing others and raising the bar on the overall level of excellence within the team. You will also get the opportunity to influence decisions across the technology ecosystem within Expedia Group by being a key domain guide. Additionally, your input will be critical to the selection of new senior-level hires on the team.
In this role, you will
Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable software systems and services that span multiple domains or organizations.
Drive architectural decisions, ensuring quality, reliability, and maintainability across large-scale distributed systems.
Mentor, influence, and develop engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and best practices.
Champion the integration and operation of AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve business and customer outcomes.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define technical solutions and deliver impactful business results.
Guide the adoption of modern development methodologies, system design (LLD), API design, and robust data modeling practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience.
10+ years of relevant professional experience.
Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives across multiple systems, domains, or organizational boundaries.
Demonstrated expertise in system design, large-scale architecture, API design, and data modeling.
Familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience architecting and operating distributed systems at scale, including service-oriented and microservices architectures.
Deep knowledge of designing, integrating, and optimizing AI/ML‑enabled features into production software environments.
Demonstrated leadership in driving operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
Skilled in data-driven decision making and leveraging metrics to optimize product and technology outcomes.
Expertise in safely integrating and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions to deliver measurable business improvements.
The total cash range for this position in Austin is $231,000.00 to $323,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $369,500.00, 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.
Benefits and perks
Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.
Accommodation requests
Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.
Important notice
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.
Equal Opportunity 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.
