Expedia Group
Senior Software Development Engineer, Advertising Technology
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 global hybrid work setup (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.
Senior Software Development Engineer, Advertising Technology
Introduction to team
Expedia Media Solutions seeks a talented and results-driven Senior Software Engineer, Advertising Technology. In this role, you will work with a team of dedicated engineers to develop and enhance our next-generation advertising marketplace. Your technical expertise and collaborative approach will help deliver impactful solutions for advertisers and travelers worldwide.
As a global leader in travel industry advertising, Expedia Media Solutions connects advertisers with millions of travelers. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in building and scaling high-performance systems that support Expedia Group’s expanding advertising network. Your focus will be on designing innovative solutions, driving operational excellence, and contributing to the success of a collaborative engineering team.
In this role, you will:
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Design and Develop: Create, optimize, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems that support ad delivery across Expedia Group’s ad network
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Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver solutions that align with business objectives and meet advertiser needs
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Connect and Optimize: Develop and enhance integrations with third-party ad networks and platforms with leading third-party platforms to expand the reach and relevance of our advertising network. Measure, develop and enhance optimization algorithms to improve relevance and delivery
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Innovate Continuously: Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies in advertising technology, identifying opportunities to integrate new approaches and improve our platform
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Support Team Excellence: Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, helping them grow their technical skills and advance their careers
Experience and qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus
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Technical Expertise: 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on designing and building scalable systems
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AdTech Experience: Familiarity with advertising technologies such as real-time bidding, programmatic advertising, and ad exchanges is a nice-to-have
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Proficient in Development Tools: Strong knowledge of programming languages, frameworks, and development practices, such as APIs, microservices, and cloud-based architectures
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Data-Driven Mindset: Experience working with data-driven systems, including machine learning or analytics-based solutions, is advantageous
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Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions
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Strong Communication: Ability to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $173,000.00 to $242,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $277,000.00, 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.
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.
Expedia Group Seattle, Washington, USA Office
1111 Expedia Group Way W., Seattle, WA, United States, 98119
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