Software Development Engineer II - Full Stack Engineering

About the Team Join a newly formed team focused on transforming the car rental experience across Expedia Group brands. This team is building from the ground up, developing new product features and UI enhancements, and leveraging experimentation frameworks to drive innovation. You’ll collaborate with global teams in India and Seattle and help shape the future of mobility in travel. In this Role, you will: Collaborate with team members to co‑develop solutions and solve problems Lead small, well‑defined projects and support complex projects Develop and test software applications using our full‑stack technology, including Java, Springboot, Kotlin, GraphQL, and REST APIs Apply software design principles, data structures, object‑oriented fundamentals and computer science fundamentals to write clean, maintainable, and optimized code Implement schema designs to meet data requirements Coordinate stakeholder input and collaboration efforts when developing solutions Think broadly about policies and processes across the organization Contribute to holistic solutions that link structure, people, process, and technology Report clearly on work status and ask challenging questions when appropriate Actively identify inefficiencies in existing systems and propose improvements Gradually learn and contribute to both frontend and backend development, with a willingness to expand your skillset across the full stack Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience (2+ years for Bachelor's, 0‑2 years for Master’s) Experience developing software in a team environment of at least 5 engineers, using agile methodologies and version control Proficiency in building and maintaining software projects/products in production environments, particularly in public/hybrid cloud infrastructure Strong knowledge in either frontend or backend technologies, with familiarity in the other – our core stack includes Java, Springboot, Kotlin, GraphQL, and REST APIs, data stores, and API access patterns and integration Understanding of associated technologies within the full‑stack ecosystem Ability to understand moderately complex systems and how projects fit together within the team Experience with testing and monitoring tools, and debugging applications Understanding of how team goals fit business needs Excellent communication and collaboration skills Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, especially in areas where you have less experience (e.g., frontend, backend, iOS/android development) Ability to demonstrate insight into architecture and dependencies, even if not directly involved in system design Preferred Qualifications Full Stack Experience – Technologies: Java, Springboot, Kotlin, GraphQL, REST APIs, data stores, API access patterns and integration Good to have: Experience or willingness to learn Android technologies such as Jetpack Compose, MVVM/MVI architecture Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and microservices architecture Benefits We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees’ passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. Salary The total cash range for this position in San Jose is $129,000.00 to $180,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $206,500.00, 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 process. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr