Mobile Engineer III - Android

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 We are the Strategic Partnerships & Affiliates team in the Expedia Product & Technology division of Expedia Group. We are building the next-generation, scalable B2B partnership platform that will power hundreds of thousands of demand partners across the industry ranging from big businesses and Enterprises to small bloggers, micro influencers and creators in helping them recommend Expedia Group brands to their audiences and in the process grow their businesses. We aim to redefine the travel partnerships sector by building innovative partner tools and solutions that incorporate the new ways in which today’s travelers discover and shop travel products. To do this, we need technically passionate engineers with an entrepreneurial approach who love challenges, enjoy problem solving and take pride in delivering best-in-class products. You will work with a geo-distributed, cross functional team of 50 engineers designing and developing solutions for complex problems with a wide-reaching business impact. In this role, you will : Collaborate cross-functionally with UX designers, product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to solve problems and deliver high-quality solutions Engage proactively with managers, peers, and subject matter experts to enhance project outcomes and address complex requirements Design and develop android experiences using best engineering practices, clean code principles, and thoughtful architecture to meet product goals Integrate mobile solutions with services and systems, applying knowledge of backend and GraphQL schema design to meet product requirements Explore and apply emerging technologies, including AI, to improve product outcomes and engineering efficiency Think strategically and execute effectively, applying organizational standards, completing tasks with supporting data, and contributing to holistic, scalable solutions Minimum qualifications : 5 years of professional mobile development experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's degree Experienced Android Developer with experience leading the end-to-end technical design and execution of multiple long-term, multi-quarter projects Strong proficiency in Kotlin or equivalent programming language such as Java Advanced proficiency with Jetpack components / Jetpack Compose, Android UI / UX best practices, and performance optimization Solid understanding of Android app architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, MVP) Familiarity with testing and monitoring tools Ability to create effective automation and unit tests Preferred Qualifications : Demonstrated experience integrating Android applications with GraphQL APIs, including designing data queries, handling network responses, and optimizing for performance and reliability Proven ability to collaborate with backend teams and contribute to backend services developed in Java or Kotlin, understanding backend architecture and implementing end-to-end mobile feature Demonstrated experience integrating Android applications with 3 rd party SDKs and APIs The total cash range for this position in San Jose is $149,000.00 to $208,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $238,500.00, 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 . 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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, or veteran status. 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.