Introduction to team
We're the team behind the GraphQL platform that powers mission-critical service across Expedia Group. We design and operate the core infrastructure, including high-throughput federated GraphQL routers and schema tooling. We're solving complex challenges in API performance, schema evolution at scale, and platform reliability.
We're looking for an engineer who are excited about building high-performance distributed systems, putting the GraphQL spec in practice, and shaping how modern platforms are built.
In this role, you will:
- Design, build and develop the core GraphQL platform, including the router, schema workflows, and supporting infrastructure
- Provide technical support and guidance to platform users
- Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to find solutions to best increase developer productivity
- Optimize existing observability and monitoring solutions
- Participate in code reviews to assess overcall code quality and flexibility
- Drive continuous improvement and continuous delivery in our software development process within an agile development team.
- Leverage AI to modernize our platform tools
Experience and qualifications
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related professional experience and 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, ideally in large-scale or enterprise environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Experience developing features with Rust or Kotlin and a solid understanding of API design in GraphQL services
- Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, high- throughput applications.
Nice to have
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platform like AWS
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions.
The total cash range for this position in Austin is $146,000.00 to $204,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $233,500.00, 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.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.
