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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 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 manage backend APIs to support processing of credit cards for consumers and B2B transactions, administrative tools for payment configurations and support for various payment methods.
Our services are designed with high security, scalability, and availability in mind, supporting credit cards 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 partners/travelers worldwide.
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/J2EE, C#, or similar object-oriented languages, 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 in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- A Master's degree in a related technical field
Please note that this role is only available in Seattle, WA, in alignment with our flexible work model, which requires employees to be in-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.
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 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 manage backend APIs to support processing of credit cards for consumers and B2B transactions, administrative tools for payment configurations and support for various payment methods.
Our services are designed with high security, scalability, and availability in mind, supporting credit cards 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 partners/travelers worldwide.
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/J2EE, C#, or similar object-oriented languages, 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 in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- A Master's degree in a related technical field
Please note that this role is only available in Seattle, WA, in alignment with our flexible work model, which requires employees to be in-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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Development Engineer
Match your degree to the role definition
PERM requires your foreign degree to align directly with the specialty the employer describes in the job posting. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering typically supports a Development Engineer filing, but a general science degree may not without additional documentation.
Search employers with active PERM filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Development Engineer roles by employers who have filed PERM labor certifications, so you're targeting companies with a documented track record of sponsoring foreign engineers rather than guessing at willingness.
Confirm EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or specialized credentials above the standard entry-level requirement. If the role needs only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is the likely category, which affects your priority date and wait time depending on your country of birth.
Verify the employer's prevailing-wage obligation
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your specific location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Development Engineer O*NET code before accepting an offer to confirm the offered salary meets PERM compliance thresholds.
Time your job search around PERM audit risk
DOL audits a percentage of PERM applications, which can add six to twelve months to your timeline. Ask prospective employers whether they've had recent PERM audits for engineering roles and whether their counsel files with complete recruitment documentation to reduce audit exposure.
Understand concurrent filing for faster green card processing
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, your employer can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, shortening your overall wait. USCIS allows concurrent filing only when a visa number is immediately available for your category and country of birth.
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Find Development Engineer JobsDevelopment Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Development Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 when they require a bachelor's degree in engineering. EB-2 applies if the role demands a master's degree or the employer can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree as a business necessity. Some employers will file under both categories simultaneously to hedge against priority date backlogs depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for Development Engineers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 slots annually with a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level. PERM takes longer overall, often two to four years from labor certification to green card approval, but it leads to permanent residency. Engineers from high-demand countries like India and China face priority date backlogs that extend EB-3 wait times significantly.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Development Engineer candidate?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. You don't file PERM yourself, but you need to ensure your credentials match the minimum requirements the employer advertises. Any discrepancy between your qualifications and the job description can trigger a DOL audit or denial.
How can I find Development Engineer roles where employers are actively sponsoring green cards?
Search for employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history rather than relying on job postings that vaguely mention sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Development Engineer openings by employers who have demonstrated green card sponsorship activity, saving you the time of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the PERM process for engineering roles.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my green card priority date?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 adjustment of status is pending, you can port to a same or similar Development Engineer role with a new employer under AC21 portability rules. USCIS evaluates whether the new position shares the same Standard Occupational Classification code and job duties as the original approved petition.
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