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Sr Software Engineer

Seattle, WA

$139K - $183K/yr

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to ... Join us. Senior Software Development Engineer - At Expedia Group, our Distribution and Supply ...

Senior Software Development Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$143K - $189K/yr

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to ... Senior Software Development Engineer Expedia Technologyteamspartner with our Product teams to ...

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to ... Software Development Engineer III Our Technology Team partners with teams across Expedia Group to ...

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to ... Principal Software Development Engineer Our Technology Team partners with teams across Expedia ...

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to ... Principal Software Development Engineer This role sits within Expedia's Traveler & Partner Service ...

... Expedia Group. In this role, you will: * Collaborate in cross-functional teams of Software Engineers and Machine Learning Engineers/Scientists to design and develop large-scale batch and real-time ML ...

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How much do contract expedia software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract expedia software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Expedia Software Engineer vs Contract Software Developer?

AspectContract Expedia Software EngineerContract Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, relevant coding skillsBachelor's in CS or related field, relevant coding skills
Work EnvironmentTech company, collaborative teams, Agile methodologyVaried industries, project-based, Agile or Waterfall
Employer & Industry UsageExpedia, travel tech industryMultiple industries, tech companies, startups
Search & Comparison IntentYes, often compared for similar roles in travel techCommonly searched for general software development roles

The Contract Expedia Software Engineer and Contract Software Developer roles share similar educational backgrounds and work environments, especially in tech companies. However, Expedia-specific roles focus on travel technology solutions, while Software Developers may work across various industries. Understanding these differences helps candidates target the right opportunities based on industry focus and project scope.

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Infographic showing various Contract Expedia Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 30% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.
Software Development Engineer II - Expedia Global Payments

Software Development Engineer II - Expedia Global Payments

Expedia

Seattle, WA • Hybrid

$190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Expedia Group rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 11 rated travel agencies


Job description

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 that deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction.

The Software Development Engineer II position is part of the Consumer Payments team within Expedia Global Payments, under the Book-to-Trip division. This team builds and maintains critical systems that power backend APIs for consumer and B2B payment processing, administrative tools for payment configuration, and support for a variety of payment methods across the platform.

Our services are designed with security, scalability, and availability in mind, supporting credit card processing and payment routing at global scale. As an engineer on this team, you'll apply your passion for backend development, cloud computing, and modern engineering practices to solve real-world challenges that impact millions of travelers and partners worldwide. We are looking for an engineer who demonstrates strong ownership, follows through on commitments, and takes pride in building reliable systems that perform well in production.

In this role, you will:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend payment services that support Expedia's global travel platform

  • Apply software design principles, data structures and/or design patterns and computer science fundamentals to write code that is clean, maintainable, optimized, modular with good naming conventions

  • Implement secure data handling practices to protect payment information and meet compliance standards

  • Recommend and apply architectural patterns or GenAI capabilities to improve system design and innovation

  • Enhance service reliability through observability, automation, and continuous operational improvements

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features aligned with Expedia's strategic goals

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or Master's in a related technical field, or equivalent related professional experience

  • 2+ years of experience in backend software development, working with cloud-based and distributed systems at scale

  • Proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience integrating services with relational and NoSQL databases

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure/test automation, and delivering features in Agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on payment platforms or implementing backend services leveraging GenAI technologies

  • Experience contributing to multiple multi-quarter, cross-team projects

  • Experience supporting complex distributed systems in production through monitoring, debugging, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis

  • Demonstrated experience designing and deploying scalable services on AWS

  • A Master's degree in a related technical field

Please note thatthis role is only available in Seattle, WA, in alignment with our flexible work model, which requires employees to be in the office at least three days a week. We are unable to offer relocation assistance for this role.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $119,000.00 to $166,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $190,500.00, 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.

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.

Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.

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 (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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