Staff Software Engineer - Front End AI (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

Agoda; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 6,704,980 - 9,578,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium relocation & expatriate support

International healthcare benefits

Learning and development budget

Job summary

Agoda is looking for a Staff Front-End Engineer in Chennai, India. In this role, you will design and build AI-driven chat experiences that enhance customer trip planning and support. You will spearhead architecture for next-gen front end systems, mentor a team, and ensure high performance and usability. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks like React. The position offers premium relocation and expatriate support and a hybrid work model between remote and the HQ in Bangkok.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience building and leading rich web applications at scale.
• Deep mastery of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Next, Vue).
• Portfolio of building robust, high-performance SPA/SSR front ends and core web vitals.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead architecture and system design of Agoda’s next‑gen front end systems.
• Drive best‑in‑class performance, accessibility, and usability.
• Mentor and subject‑matter expert for the FE engineering team.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Vue

Team leadership

System design

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Role Overview

As a Staff Front-End 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.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead architecture and system design of Agoda’s next‑gen front end systems
• Drive best‑in‑class performance, accessibility, and usability
• Mentor and subject‑matter expert for the FE engineering team
• Influence stakeholders in the Product and Business teams
• Set technical standards and ensure scalability

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience building and leading rich web applications at scale
• Deep mastery of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Next, Vue)
• Portfolio of building robust, high‑performance SPA/SSR front ends and core web vitals
• Strong background in team leadership, system design, and stakeholder influence
• Optional: Experience with A/B experimentation, international exposure, or travel/e‑commerce products

Benefits

• Premium relocation & expatriate support including visa, flight, and moving package for you & family
• Temporary housing, settlement help, and expat community onboarding
• Spousal/partner and family adaptation support
• International healthcare benefits
• Hybrid remote / Bangkok HQ model
• Learning and development budget, hackathons, and internal tech communities

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on building 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.

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