Expedia, Inc.
Software Development Engineer III - Auto-complete/Auto-suggest
Expedia, Inc., Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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.
Why Join Us?
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.
Introduction to the team
Expedia Technology teams partner with our Product teams to create innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction. This Software Development Engineer III role sits within the Type-Ahead team, which builds Expedia’s auto-suggest capabilities. We are revolutionizing how millions of travelers find their perfect trip. As part of the Search division, our team is at the forefront of developing sophisticated, high-performing search solutions that deliver personalized and lightning-fast results. You’ll be joining a team that combines cutting-edge backend technologies—including Kotlin, Elasticsearch, Redis, Apache Kafka, and Generative AI—with a commitment to constant innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact and shape the traveler journey in a high-visibility, fast-evolving space. In this role, you will
Lead complex projects Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services that handle millions of search requests per day Implement efficient data structures and algorithms to optimize auto-suggest, relevance, ranking, and retrieval using technologies like Elasticsearch and Redis Work on messaging and event-driven systems with Apache Kafka to ensure reliable, low-latency data flow between services Collaborate with product managers, engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-focused features Maintain and improve our existing Kotlin-based codebase, following software engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring Optimize and tune search performance in distributed systems, addressing fault tolerance, replication, and failover scenarios Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to improving system reliability and operational excellence Stay up to date with the latest technologies and contribute ideas to continuously improve our systems and processes Mentor and coach junior engineers Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience in backend software development, with a focus on scalable, distributed systems Proficiency in Kotlin, or strong experience in another JVM-based language (e.g., Java) with a willingness to learn Kotlin Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design principles Preferred Qualifications
Experience building auto-suggest or search systems is a strong plus Hands-on experience with search engines like Elasticsearch or OpenSearch Experience with technologies such as Redis, Apache Kafka, or Generative AI in a production environment Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) LI-JS4 The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $137,500.00 to $192,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $220,000.00, 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. 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. Accommodation requests 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. Expedia Group\'s family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises.
2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. 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, or veteran status. 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.
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Expedia Technology teams partner with our Product teams to create innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction. This Software Development Engineer III role sits within the Type-Ahead team, which builds Expedia’s auto-suggest capabilities. We are revolutionizing how millions of travelers find their perfect trip. As part of the Search division, our team is at the forefront of developing sophisticated, high-performing search solutions that deliver personalized and lightning-fast results. You’ll be joining a team that combines cutting-edge backend technologies—including Kotlin, Elasticsearch, Redis, Apache Kafka, and Generative AI—with a commitment to constant innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact and shape the traveler journey in a high-visibility, fast-evolving space. In this role, you will
Lead complex projects Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services that handle millions of search requests per day Implement efficient data structures and algorithms to optimize auto-suggest, relevance, ranking, and retrieval using technologies like Elasticsearch and Redis Work on messaging and event-driven systems with Apache Kafka to ensure reliable, low-latency data flow between services Collaborate with product managers, engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-focused features Maintain and improve our existing Kotlin-based codebase, following software engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring Optimize and tune search performance in distributed systems, addressing fault tolerance, replication, and failover scenarios Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to improving system reliability and operational excellence Stay up to date with the latest technologies and contribute ideas to continuously improve our systems and processes Mentor and coach junior engineers Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience in backend software development, with a focus on scalable, distributed systems Proficiency in Kotlin, or strong experience in another JVM-based language (e.g., Java) with a willingness to learn Kotlin Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and system design principles Preferred Qualifications
Experience building auto-suggest or search systems is a strong plus Hands-on experience with search engines like Elasticsearch or OpenSearch Experience with technologies such as Redis, Apache Kafka, or Generative AI in a production environment Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) LI-JS4 The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $137,500.00 to $192,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $220,000.00, 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. 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. Accommodation requests 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. Expedia Group\'s family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises.
2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. 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, or veteran status. 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.
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