Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering - Air Shopping Platform, Best F
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Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer – Air Shopping Platform, Best Fare Search
Senior Managers lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high‑quality software solutions across multiple domains. They define and execute the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for complex services and platforms, aligned with business priorities, and ensure system design, API development, and data modeling are robust, secure and maintainable. They foster cultures of operational excellence, continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration, and safely integrate AI/ML solutions responsibly. They also cultivate engineering talent and support senior technical leaders’ growth.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor software engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high‑quality software solutions across multiple domains.
Define and execute technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for complex services and platforms, aligning with business priorities.
Provide oversight on system design, API development, and data modeling to ensure robust, secure, and maintainable systems.
Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration within engineering and product teams.
Safely integrate and operate AI/ML‑enabled solutions that drive improved outcomes, championing best practices in responsible AI deployment.
Cultivate engineering talent, developing high‑performing teams and supporting senior technical leaders’ growth and adaptability.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
8+ years of relevant professional experience; with 3+ years managing teams.
Extensive engineering leadership experience managing teams delivering complex software solutions across multiple services or domains.
Demonstrated expertise in large‑scale system design, architecture, and technical decision making.
Proven track record of integrating AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real‑world products.
Strong knowledge of software development best practices, security, and operational excellence at scale.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading architectural transformation and modernization initiatives for distributed systems in complex environments.
Demonstrated success in guiding engineering organizations through periods of significant growth, change, or complexity.
Expertise in full stack engineering with the ability to operate across multiple technical domains and platforms.
Proven ability to champion data‑driven decision making and operational excellence for mission‑critical systems.
Deep familiarity with safely scaling and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions, including risk mitigation and ethical considerations.
Deep familiarity with the C++ language, libraries, dev tools, infrastructure, and design best practices.
Benefits
We provide a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. Rewards for performance and a flexible work model further support employees and their families.
Compensation
The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $184,500.00 to $258,000.00. Employees have the potential to increase their pay up to $295,000.00 based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance. Starting pay 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.
EEO Statement
Expedia Group 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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Senior Managers lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high‑quality software solutions across multiple domains. They define and execute the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for complex services and platforms, aligned with business priorities, and ensure system design, API development, and data modeling are robust, secure and maintainable. They foster cultures of operational excellence, continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration, and safely integrate AI/ML solutions responsibly. They also cultivate engineering talent and support senior technical leaders’ growth.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor software engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and high‑quality software solutions across multiple domains.
Define and execute technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for complex services and platforms, aligning with business priorities.
Provide oversight on system design, API development, and data modeling to ensure robust, secure, and maintainable systems.
Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration within engineering and product teams.
Safely integrate and operate AI/ML‑enabled solutions that drive improved outcomes, championing best practices in responsible AI deployment.
Cultivate engineering talent, developing high‑performing teams and supporting senior technical leaders’ growth and adaptability.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
8+ years of relevant professional experience; with 3+ years managing teams.
Extensive engineering leadership experience managing teams delivering complex software solutions across multiple services or domains.
Demonstrated expertise in large‑scale system design, architecture, and technical decision making.
Proven track record of integrating AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real‑world products.
Strong knowledge of software development best practices, security, and operational excellence at scale.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading architectural transformation and modernization initiatives for distributed systems in complex environments.
Demonstrated success in guiding engineering organizations through periods of significant growth, change, or complexity.
Expertise in full stack engineering with the ability to operate across multiple technical domains and platforms.
Proven ability to champion data‑driven decision making and operational excellence for mission‑critical systems.
Deep familiarity with safely scaling and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions, including risk mitigation and ethical considerations.
Deep familiarity with the C++ language, libraries, dev tools, infrastructure, and design best practices.
Benefits
We provide a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. Rewards for performance and a flexible work model further support employees and their families.
Compensation
The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $184,500.00 to $258,000.00. Employees have the potential to increase their pay up to $295,000.00 based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance. Starting pay 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.
EEO Statement
Expedia Group 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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