Associate Software Engineer

Priceline.com LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Work from anywhere flexibility

Retirement plans

Travel perks

Job summary

Priceline.com LLC is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join a cross-functional Agile team working on next-generation travel applications with strong generative AI components. The role emphasizes building low-latency services, applying SQL, and collaborating with designers, product managers, and engineers.

The position offers a hybrid work model with two days in-office and opportunities to shape AI-powered user experiences.

Job description

Associate Software Engineer

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office. Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.

Why this job’s a big deal:

Join an Agile team of professionals that are instrumental in building the next generation of travel applications. We constantly explore new technologies and engineer better solutions for ever demanding user needs. You will play a pivotal role in transforming complex AI models into intuitive, user-friendly experiences that engage and empower users. This position gives you the chance to directly shape how AI enhances digital interactions by designing and developing cutting-edge solutions that bring advanced AI capabilities seamlessly into users' travel tasks. You’ll work at the heart of innovation, pushing boundaries in both applied AI and UX to create impactful, real-world applications. If you're passionate about creating meaningful, user-centered AI experiences, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to lead in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

In this role you will get to:

• Participate in mission critical projects with direct impact on the evolution of Priceline's business.
• Be part of a cross-functional agile team that continuously experiments, iterates and delivers on new product objectives.
• Showcase your development skills of Core Java or similar programming languages.
• Apply your programming skills towards building low latency and high throughput transactional services with continuous integration and automation testing.
• Implement SQL composition skills that collects and queries data for investigation and analysis in real time from our applications.
• Utilize your knowledge to understand our codebase, systems and business requirements to effectively make changes to our applications.
• Effectively collaborate and engage in team efforts, speak up for what you think are the best solutions and be able to converse respectfully and compromise when necessary.
• Design, develop, and optimize sophisticated Generative AI-driven applications that enhance user experiences and streamline interactions across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers of various disciplines, UX designers, and product managers to define user needs and translate them into effective AI solutions.
• Join in and propose some of the architecture and implementation of applied generative AI models, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated into user interfaces and enhance the overall functionality of the platform.
• Conduct testing and performance optimization to ensure high-quality and responsive user experiences, including troubleshooting and debugging as necessary.
• Work with developers and contribute to the development of best practices within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in AI and UX, bringing new ideas and techniques to the team to ensure we remain competitive and at the cutting edge of technology.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in software engineering and development.
• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
• Strong coding experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and corresponding tooling, NodeJS, HTML, CSS and React or equivalent frameworks are a must.
• Strong understanding of UX principles and user-centered design.
• You have hands‑on experience with applied generative AI development using tools like the Langchain suite, Vercel AI, Mastra AI, Spring-AI or model provider APIs.
• Knowledge or experience with GraphQL is a strong bonus.
• Experience developing in Docker and Cloud environments, especially GCP and AWS is nice to have.
• You excel in cross-functional environments, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You have strong analytical skills, able to troubleshoot and refine algorithms and code for optimal performance.
• You’re passionate about exploring new technologies and approaches in AI and UX, eager to bring fresh ideas to your projects.
• The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

#LI-JB1 #LI-Hybrid

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 – 125,000 USD.

Who We Are

WE ARE PRICELINE. Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized. We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable. If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!

Flexible work at Priceline

Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

Perks & Benefits at Priceline

Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work.

• Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources
• Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days
• Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)
• Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts
• Signature travel perks including employee‑only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits
• Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits
• A people‑first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together Specific benefits and programs vary by location.

Inclusion is a Big Deal! To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.