Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering: Lodging Booking Platform

Expedia Group is a leading global travel technology company that connects millions of travelers around the world with incredible travel experiences and services. Through a diverse portfolio of popular brands including Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, and more, Expedia Group powers the travel ecosystem by providing cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that make travel seamless and memorable for customers and partners alike. With a commitment to pioneering technology and fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity, Expedia Group continuously drives innovation while supporting its vibrant community of employees to thrive and succeed.

The Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering position on the Lodging Booking Platform team represents a critical leadership role within Expedia Group's Book-to-Trip Technology Division. This team is responsible for orchestrating all hotel and vacation rental reservations across Expedia Group's many points of sale around the world. The Lodging Booking Platform is built using modern microservices architecture and is hosted on AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and high performance. The lodging business segment contributes to over 60% of Expedia’s total revenue, highlighting the importance and impact of this platform within the broader organization.

As the Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering for the Lodging Booking Platform team located in Austin, you will serve as the technical and strategic leader guiding multiple software engineering teams. This role requires managing the architecture and delivery of scalable, cloud-native reservation systems that support mission-critical business operations generating significant company revenue. You will collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to evolve and extend microservices, improve engineering best practices, and deliver resilient and extensible booking solutions.

The position demands deep expertise in distributed systems, AWS-based platforms, and managing high-volume transactional environments. You will provide hands-on technical leadership by designing systems and APIs, mentoring and coaching engineering teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Additionally, you will influence the organization’s AI and machine learning integration efforts by safely incorporating AI/ML-enabled capabilities that enhance booking outcomes and improve automation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of lodging booking infrastructure at Expedia Group while driving measurable business impact. Compensation for this position in Austin ranges from $184,500 to $258,000 annually, with the potential to reach up to $295,000 based on performance. Expedia Group also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, generous paid time off, wellness and travel perks, and professional development resources to support career growth and personal wellbeing. As a global employer championing an inclusive work environment, Expedia Group encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, ensuring equal opportunity and accommodation for all candidates.