Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering - Air Shopping Platform, Fare Search

Senior Manager, Software Development Engineer – Air Shopping Platform, Best Fare Search

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, welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

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 when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package including travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model, and career development resources. We’re building a more open world.

Join us.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or equivalent 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.

• Experience leading architectural transformation and modernization initiatives for distributed systems in complex environments.
• Demonstrated success in guiding engineering organizations through significant growth, change, or complexity.
• Expertise in full‑stack engineering, operating 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.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $ to $. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance. Starting pay will vary based on location, budget, and an individual’s skills. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group offers medical, dental, vision, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent membership.

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.

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 SSA and, if necessary, DHS with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.