Hiring: Senior Software Development Engineer Company: Expedia Group Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:57:31 Target Skills & Keywords : A/B Testing, API Design, Java, Machine Learning, Microservices, REST, RESTful, Systems Design About the job Experience: •8+ years of relevant professional experience building and operating production backend or full‑stack software services in a team environment, with substantial experience in Java. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience. •Proven ownership of backend services or components, including responsibility for design, implementation, quality, deployment, and operational health within a product or domain area. •Proficiency in core software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, system design (LLD), API design, and data modeling, with hands‑on application in Java-based systems. •Applied hands-on capability in modern web technologies, frameworks, and service architectures on the backend (e.g., microservices, RESTful APIs), and familiarity with using AI-driven tools or workflows to enhance developer productivity or service capabilities. •Demonstrated track record driving technical improvements at scale for Java services, such as performance tuning, resilience hardening, or reliability engineering for high‑traffic, latency‑sensitive workloads. •Strong focus on operational excellence for backend services, including instrumentation, observability, alerting, and participation in on‑call or incident response to improve long‑term service health. •Demonstrated capacity to leverage experimentation, A/B testing, or analytics to make informed technical and product decisions and to validate the impact of delivered backend features and service optimizations. •The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $184,500.00 to $258,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $295,000.00, 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. Compensation: •$184,500 - $258,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!