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

Agoda; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium relocation support

International healthcare benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A global travel technology company is looking for a Staff Front-End Engineer in Seattle. This role involves designing AI-driven chat experiences and collaborating with engineers and data scientists. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in building web applications and a strong mastery in JavaScript and modern frameworks like React. The company offers relocation support and promotes a diverse work environment, emphasizing innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience building and leading rich web applications at scale.
• Deep mastery of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks.
• Strong background in team leadership and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead architecture and system design of Agoda’s front-end systems.
• Drive performance, accessibility, and usability.
• Mentor and influence the front-end engineering team.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Vue.js

Team leadership

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. No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

Our Opportunity

As our 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. We’re looking for a visionary Front-End 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.

Your Role & Impact

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.


• Bonus: Experience with A/B experimentation, international exposure, or travel/e‑commerce products.

What We Offer

• Premium Relocation & Expat Support: Visa, flight & moving package for you and family; temporary housing, settling‑in 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.


• 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.