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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Expedia Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $190,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Machine Learning, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Kotlin, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Software Version Control, Api Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9c39a94203454718 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent relevant professional experience. * 2+ years of experience in software development. * Experience in Agile methodology is essential, with the capacity to work within tight timelines. * Experience developing backend services with proficiency in a development language such as Java or Kotlin. * Experience working with GraphQL. * Familiarity with frontend and backend development frameworks and libraries, such as React.js, Node.js or similar. * Experience with version control systems such as Git. * Technical proficiency working with product and data science/ML teams, including understanding of system design, data flows, and technical tradeoffs. * Familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products., * Experience designing and implementing scalable, high-availability services, including thoughtful low-level design, API contracts, and data models that support growth over time. * Hands-on experience with production operations at scale, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and performance tuning for services you build or support. * Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to inform technical decisions, validate assumptions, and iterate on solutions. * Experience integrating or extending AI/ML-enabled capabilities in applications, such as leveraging existing models, SDKs, or services in a secure and responsible way. * Growing proficiency with modern engineering practices (for example, CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code) and interest in deepening expertise in AI-assisted development and debugging tools. ## Description * Identify and define high-impact traveler problems that can be addressed by AI, translating them into actionable, testable product initiatives. * Be able to rapidly prototype as needed end-to-end AI product experiences by leveraging LLMs and available tools, including prompt and API design, to validate product value and technical feasibility. * Evaluate and operationalize new capabilities from internal and external AI platforms, turning them into concrete product concepts, demos, and proofs-of-concept. * Collaborate with product, data science, and design teams to deliver successful products into production, ensuring robust instrumentation, experimentation, and quality improvements. * Engage in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance * Address intricate business challenges using disciplined development methodologies, crafting scalable, flexible, and efficient solutions with suitable technologies. * Continuously refine our development and delivery processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. * Adapt to changing priorities and business requirements, remaining flexible in approach and willing to learn new technologies and methodologies as needed. * Possess excellent communication skills, effectively conveying ideas to colleagues and stakeholders, while providing thorough explanations of approaches. ## Related Videos - [It's a Great Time to be a Builder: Leveraging AI for Good](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100042-it-s-a-great-time-to-be-a-builder-leveraging-ai-for-good) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? 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