Contract Expedia Software Engineer Jobs in California

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

About the Team:

Join a newly formed team focused on transforming the car rental experience across Expedia Group brands. This team is building from the ground up, developing new product features and UI enhancements, and leveraging experimentation frameworks to drive innovation. You'll collaborate with global teams in India and Seattle and help shape the future of mobility in travel.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with team members to co-develop solutions and solve problems
• Lead small, well-defined projects and support complex projects
• Develop and test software applications using our full-stack technology, including Java, Springboot, Kotlin, GraphQL, and REST APIs
• Apply software design principles, data structures, object oriented fundamentals and computer science fundamentals to write clean, maintainable, and optimized code
• Implement schema designs to meet data requirements
• Coordinate stakeholder input and collaboration efforts when developing solutions
• Think broadly about policies and processes across the organization
• Contribute to holistic solutions that link structure, people, process, and technology
• Report clearly on work status and ask challenging questions when appropriate
• Actively identify inefficiencies in existing systems and propose improvements
• Gradually learn and contribute to both frontend and backend development, with a willingness to expand your skillset across the full stack

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience (2+ years for Bachelor's, 0-2 years for Master's)
• Experience developing software in a team environment of at least 5 engineers, using agile methodologies and version control
• Proficiency in building and maintaining software projects/products in production environments, particularly in public/hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Strong knowledge in either frontend or backend technologies, with familiarity in the other - Our core stack includes including Java, Springboot, Kotlin, GraphQL, and REST APIs, data stores, and API access patterns and integration
• Understanding of associated technologies within the full-stack ecosystem
• Ability to understand moderately complex systems and how projects fit together within the team
• Experience with testing and monitoring tools, and debugging applications
• Understanding of how team goals fit business needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, especially in areas where you have less experience (e.g., frontend, backend, iOS/android development)
• Ability to demonstrate insight into architecture and dependencies, even if not directly involved in system design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full Stack Experience - Technologies: Java, Springboot, Kotlin, GraphQL, REST APIs, data stores, API access patterns and integration,
• Good to have: Experience or willingness to learn Android technologies such Jetpack Compose, MVVM/MVI architecture
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and microservices architecture

The total cash range for this position in San Jose is $129,000.00 to $180,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $206,500.00, 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.

Benefits and perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediggroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.

Equal Opportunity

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.