Software Development Engineer II Fullstack (Java/React)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II Fullstack (Java/React): Designing and building partner-facing onboarding and management services for lodging and vacation rental supply partners with an accent on scalable APIs, data models, and high-quality frontend experiences. Focus on end-to-end feature delivery, integrating AI/ML-enabled solutions, and improving system reliability and observability.

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Salary: $119,000–$166,500

Company

A global travel company connecting travelers and partners through brands like Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo.

What you will do

• Design and maintain scalable full stack services, APIs, and data models across multiple product domains.
• Implement high-quality frontend experiences and backend services using modern engineering practices.
• Own end-to-end feature delivery from technical design through deployment and operational support.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into data-driven technical solutions.
• Integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions to improve product outcomes.
• Contribute to engineering excellence through code reviews, API pattern refinement, and observability enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Node.js, React, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, API design, and data modeling (RESTful services).
• Experience owning services through the full SDLC, including monitoring and support.
• Familiarity with AI-driven systems and the ability to integrate AI/ML solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with distributed or multi-service architectures and large-scale data sources.
• Track record of driving operational excellence in production environments (monitoring, alerting, incident response).
• Practical experience applying AI/ML concepts to product features, such as recommendation services.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness and travel reimbursement.
• Travel discounts and IATAN membership.
• Supportive environment focused on Traveler First and Ownership Mindset.