Data Engineer III - AI/ML

About the job

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. **Introduction to 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. **In this role, you will:** • Architect & build advanced analytics products that blend data engineering with AI/ML intelligence and LLM capabilities. • Lead end-to-end: from identifying the business-critical challenge, to designing the solution, to deploying at scale in production. • Break down complexity into clear, actionable components that accelerate delivery. • Mentor and guide peers and junior engineers, shaping both technical direction and culture. • Continuously improve reliability, scalability, and performance in a high-impact environment. • Innovate hands-on with technologies like Python, Scala, Java, Apache Spark, AWS Cloud Services, Iceberg Data Lakehouse, Apache Druid (OLAP), Kafka, Airflow, and cutting-edge ML/LLM frameworks. • Direct impact on the financial heartbeat of the company. • Freedom to spot AI opportunities and bring them to life with production-grade solutions. **Experience & Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent professional experience. • 4+ years of experience building scalable data pipelines and software solutions (ETL/ELT, batch, and real-time) in cloud environments. • Proficiency in Apache Spark (Scala or PySpark), SQL, Python(Scala or JAVA), Kafka, Iceberg, and Airflow. • Prior experience with AI/ML technologies and their practical application in analytics solutions. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Self-starter mindset with strong organizational skills, curiosity, and a team-oriented approach. • Background in finance, analytics, or reporting preferred.

Requirements

• Data Engineering
• AI/ML
• Python
• Apache Spark

Preferred Technologies

• Data Engineering
• AI/ML
• Python
• Apache Spark

Benefits

• Travel perks
• Generous time-off
• Parental leave
• Flexible work model

About the company

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.