Staff Software Engineer - Front End (Singapore Based)

Overview

Staff Software Engineer - Front End (Singapore Based)

Agoda Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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About Agoda Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

The Opportunity

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the customer experience through intelligent conversational AI solutions. Our mission is to streamline the user pre-booking journey by developing bots that address customer queries with precision, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free booking process. Working closely with product managers, designers, and engineers, we focus on continuous innovation to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and drive business success.

Project Description

This project is centered on building advanced customer-facing AI-powered bots that elevate user experiences across multiple platforms. These bots are designed to simplify the pre-booking journey by providing quick, accurate responses to customer inquiries. By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of user behavior, the team ensures the bots are intuitive, efficient, and aligned with business goals.

What you’ll do

• Contribute to front-end architecture and development for large-scale applications, with a focus on React and the TypeScript ecosystem.
• Drive changes and impact across various teams; collaborate via code reviews and architecture discussions to improve teammates’ productivity.
• Develop, test, and optimize client-side performance; work with component libraries and modern tooling.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver AI-powered bot experiences that enhance the pre-booking journey.

What you’ll need to succeed

• At least 8 years of experience in front-end development with client-side frameworks on large-scale applications (React preferred).
• Strong core front-end skills in JavaScript and the TypeScript ecosystem.
• Strong architecture skills and ability to drive decisions in the team.
• Experience with component libraries.
• Strong product sense and a passion for client-side performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive changes across teams.
• Enjoy collaborating via code reviews and architecture discussions.

Nice to have

• Machine Learning, GPT, prompt engineering and other AI project experience.
• JVM language experience – Scala/Kotlin/Java and Python would be preferred.

Location & eligibility

This position is based in Singapore (MUST be a CITIZEN or PR of Singapore, no visa sponsorship). No relocation provided.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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.

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Disclaimer

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