Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack AI (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

Agoda; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional growth budget

International health insurance

Hybrid working

Job summary

A leading online travel agency is seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer to design AI-driven chat experiences. This role requires 8+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on architecture for high-traffic platforms and mentoring teams. You will work in a vibrant tech-centric city with world-class relocation and family support provided. Join a multicultural environment to create innovative solutions for millions of travelers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Expertise in Java, Kotlin, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack architecture for features used by millions.
• Own complex end-to-end systems and mentor teams.
• Collaborate with Product and Design for user-centered solutions.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver cohesive, user-centered solutions.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

.NET

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

React

Job description

About Agoda

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.

Our Opportunity

As our Staff Full Stack Engineer, you will design and build AI‑driven chat experiences that power Agoda’s AI Assistant, trip planning and discovery, customer support flows, and proactive recommendations. You’ll work closely with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to define, build, and scale the next generation of AI solutions that make travel planning more intuitive, personalized, and effortless for millions of customers worldwide.

We’re looking for a visionary Full Stack architect with a strong hands‑on mentality—integrating innovative AI capabilities and rapidly validating ideas through experimentation. You will create measurable impact on traveler experience and business outcomes, while upholding Agoda’s standards for privacy, reliability, and the responsible use of AI.

Why Agoda & Why Bangkok?

• Global Engineering, Global Impact: Join a high‑energy, multilingual and multicultural engineering team in Bangkok driving innovation across regions.
• Vibrant Bangkok HQ: Work in a tech‑centric city with a thriving expat community, beautiful culture, and world‑famous cuisine.
• English‑First: Work and collaborate in English—no Thai required!
• World‑class relocation and family support are offered.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Lead full‑stack architecture and system design for features used by millions of customers
• Own complex end‑to‑end systems and mentor high‑performing teams
• Guide technical decisions across several squads, driving engineering excellence
• Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver cohesive, user‑centered solutions

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering (web, backend, or full stack)
• Expertise in Java, Kotlin, .NET, and JavaScript/TypeScript plus frameworks like Node.js, React, etc.
• Proven experience leading end‑to‑end architecture on high‑traffic platforms
• Track record of technical mentorship, cross‑team collaboration, and solving ambiguous problems

What We Offer

Full Relocation and Onboarding Support

• Visa sponsorship for you and your family
• Flights, settling‑in allowance, and temporary housing
• Dedicated relocation and settling‑in advisors
• Relocation buddy program and community events

Family & Expat Benefits

• Partner & children support (school search, legal, etc.)
• International health insurance
• Flexible home visit support

Agoda Perks

• Hybrid working (Bangkok HQ)
• Professional growth and learning budget
• Employee resource groups for every culture and background

This position is based in Bangkok, Thailand (Relocation Provided)

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.

Disclaimer

We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third‑party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.