We are looking for a product leader who takes initiative, engages deeply with both engineering and ... Background at a TMC, OTA, or travel technology company (e.g., BCD, CWT, Egencia, Navan, Expedia ...
We are looking for a product leader who takes initiative, engages deeply with both engineering and ... Background at a TMC, OTA, or travel technology company (e.g., BCD, CWT, Egencia, Navan, Expedia ...
Expedia Developer information
What is the difference between Expedia Developer vs Travel Software Engineer?
| Aspect | Expedia Developer | Travel Software Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Computer Science, relevant coding skills, API integration experience | Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field, programming skills, experience with travel APIs |
| Work Environment | Tech teams within travel and hospitality companies, collaborative, agile | Development teams in travel tech firms, startups, or corporate travel departments |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Expedia Group, travel and hospitality industry | Travel agencies, online travel platforms, travel tech companies |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Expedia Developers focus on building and maintaining travel booking platforms within Expedia Group, often working with APIs and travel data. Travel Software Engineers have similar roles but may work across various travel companies, developing travel-related applications and systems. Both roles require programming skills and industry knowledge, but Expedia Developers are specifically tied to Expedia's ecosystem.

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Posted 3 days ago
Job description
We are looking for an experienced and technically fluent Product Owner to join Travel Technology team in Phoenix. This is a high-impact role where you will own two API-based platforms at the heart of our travel services ecosystem — one powering hotel content and property data, the other driving our traveler booking and PNR record management capabilities.
This is not a backlog management role. We are looking for a product leader who takes initiative, engages deeply with both engineering and business stakeholders, and drives outcomes across the full product lifecycle — from strategy to delivery.
What You''ll Own
- End-to-end product ownership of API-based travel platforms — hotel content management and traveler booking/PNR systems
- Short-term sprint planning, mid-term roadmap prioritization, and long-term strategic vision
- Day-to-day backlog health, prioritization decisions, and delivery accountability
- Data analysis using SQL to surface insights, validate product decisions, and measure outcomes
- Stakeholder alignment across engineering, operations, business, and compliance teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Proactive identification of gaps, risks, and opportunities — well beyond writing user stories
What You Bring
Required
- 6+ years of experience as a Product Owner on API-first or API-based platforms
- Strong hands-on SQL and data proficiency — you query and analyze data directly, not just consume dashboards
- Demonstrated experience in the travel domain — understanding of how booking systems, PNR structures, or travel data flows work
- Proven ability to own planning at multiple horizons — sprint, quarterly, and annual
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Track record of going beyond requirements documentation to actively drive product outcomes
Preferred
- Experience with hotel content, property data, or hotel distribution systems (channel management, ARI — Availability, Rates & Inventory, hotel APIs)
- Familiarity with GDS platforms — Sabre, Amadeus, or Travelport — particularly booking or hotel modules
- Background at a TMC, OTA, or travel technology company (e.g., BCD, CWT, Egencia, Navan, Expedia, Booking.com, Spotnana, IBS Software)
- Experience with PNR lifecycle management, itinerary consolidation, or mid-office booking platforms