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, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
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 know that when one of us wins, we all win.
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. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
Introduction to the team
Expedia Technology teams partner with our Product teams to create innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction.
The VR Differentiators team is responsible for enhancing the Vacation Rental experience across Expedia Group brands, including Vrbo.com. We implement features to drive business value on all UI platforms and our API layer. Developers work closely with each other as well as product, program, and design partners.
As a key contributor on this team, you will leverage your technical expertise and passion for innovation to design and implement scalable, forward-thinking solutions. Your work will directly impact millions of travelers and partners worldwide by shaping the way they explore, personalize, and book travel.
In this role, you will:
Design and implement innovative ways to enhance purchasing vacation rentals for users
Identify opportunities to streamline domain / server-driven delivery of new Vacation Rental features
Contribute to both the Android and backend systems at Expedia, contributing as a full-stack developer
Create robust strategies for monitoring and testing component health to ensure high reliability and performance
Experience and qualifications:
2+ years (or equivalent) experience building and maintaining Android applications in a collaborative Agile environment, with production deployments on public or hybrid cloud platforms
Proficient in Kotlin and Jetpack compose, and Android Jetpack Libraries (Navigation, Hilt etc.) with strong knowledge on MVVM architecture, unidirectional data flow, and accessibility and Material Design best practices
Familiarity with Backend development using Java, Kotlin, or other backend languages.GraphQL experience is a plus
State management, and integration of remote configuration and A/B testing tools
Applies strong fundamentals in software design, testing, and debugging to create clean, modular, and maintainable code aligned with team and business goals
Familiar with data-access patterns, monitoring tools, and performance optimization in Android applications
Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and proactively seeks opportunities for technical growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation
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.
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.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
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