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

Agoda; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Relocation & Expat Support

International healthcare benefits

Hybrid remote/Bangkok HQ model

Learning and development budget

Job summary

A global travel technology company is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the front end transformation. This role will have you spearheading architecture and system designs for next-gen web applications. Candidates must have over 8 years of experience, deep knowledge of JavaScript and modern frameworks like React or Vue, and a track record of mentoring teams. The position is based in Bangkok with provided relocation support. Enjoy a vibrant work culture while shaping user experiences for millions.

Qualifications

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

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

Vue

Team Leadership

System Design

Stakeholder Influence

A/B Experimentation

International Exposure

Job description

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

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

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.

Shape the Future of Frontend at Agoda as a Staff Software Engineer in Bangkok

Are you a visionary Front‑End architect seeking a new adventure? Lead Agoda’s front end transformation and drive seamless experiences for millions. Join our multilingual, multicultural engineering team in Bangkok and make a global mark—with world‑class relocation and family support.

Why Agoda & Why Bangkok?

• Global Engineering, Global Impact: Join a high‑energy, international team 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!

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.
• Unique Agoda Perks: international healthcare benefits; hybrid remote/Bangkok HQ model; learning and development budget, hackathons, and internal tech communities.

Get to know first‑hand testimonials of Agodans relocating from around the world to Bangkok: https://careersatagoda.com/agodans-in-bangkok/

Agoda’s Engineering Blog: https://medium.com/agoda-engineering

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.