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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Software Development Engineering - Experience Management Platform - **Company:** Expedia Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $214,500.0 - $343,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Design Documents, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Templating, Information Technology, Low-code, Api Design, Legacy Systems - **Published:** June 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=23597a691b119dbd ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technology management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience * 10+ years of software experience and 5+ years of people management experience * Prior experience leading technical strategy, architecture, and delivery for domain- or organization-scale platforms. * Proven ownership of complex distributed systems spanning multiple services or domains, with strong expertise in software architecture, system design, low-level design, API design, and data modeling. * Demonstrated ability to lead through engineering managers and senior engineers, driving technical execution, cross-functional alignment, and operational excellence in large-scale environments. * Experience working with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts in production-oriented software or platform contexts., * Experience leading platform engineering organizations across multiple products or capability areas, including managing multiple engineering managers (leader of leaders) and operating effectively in complex, business-critical environments. * Background building or evolving configuration-driven platforms such as templating, CMS, experience orchestration, or other systems that assemble and deliver end-user experiences across brands, channels, or partner surfaces. * Experience advancing AI-assisted or agentic workflows within internal platforms, including enabling more intuitive, scalable ways for users to configure and manage experiences through low-code, no-code, or conversational interfaces. * Track record of successfully retiring legacy systems while maintaining business continuity * Familiarity with modern approaches to no-code tooling, server-driven UI, or configuration-driven platforms ## Description * Define and drive technical strategy for the Experience Management Platform * Lead a team of engineers and engineering managers building the next generation of experience orchestration, replacing legacy systems with a modern, agentic, self-serve platform * Own the technical architecture, roadmap, and non-functional standards (performance, cost, scale) for experience management tools across all EG brands * Drive the transformation from legacy services to a modern, scalable architecture with agentic capabilities built-in; reducing technical footprint while increasing business agility * Define domain vision tied to measurable business outcomes and establish mechanisms for operational excellence (goals, scorecards, reviews) * Use data to set direction, define domain KPIs, and ensure investments deliver measurable ROI * Influence peer Directors and VPs across Product, Design, ML, and Engineering to align roadmaps and resourcing for shared outcomes * Develop leaders of leaders - shape roles, set promotion standards, identify future leaders, and build a high-performing organization through a period of change * Safely integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions that improve outcomes, including familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products. ## Related Videos - [Reimagining app development with Low-code and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1651-reimagining-app-development-with-low-code-and-ai) - [Backstage Software Templates for Java Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1596-backstage-software-templates-for-java-developers) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [What If Apps Built Themselves? 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