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# Director, Software Development Engineering - Experience Management Platform

- **Company:** Expedia Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $369,500.0
- **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:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=765025bd52d3e19e

## About the Role

* 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