Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack AI (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)

Agoda; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Temporary housing

Hybrid working

Professional growth budget

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Agoda is seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer in San Francisco to design and build AI‑driven chat experiences for their AI Assistant. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with expertise in Java, Kotlin, .NET, and JavaScript frameworks. This role emphasizes leading architecture and mentoring teams. Agoda offers full relocation support including visa sponsorship and housing, and promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering (web, backend, or full stack).
• Proven experience leading end‑to‑end architecture on high‑traffic platforms.
• Track record of technical mentorship and solving ambiguous problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack architecture and system design for features used by millions of customers.
• Own complex end‑to‑end systems and mentor high‑performing teams.
• Guide technical decisions across several squads, driving engineering excellence.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

.NET

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

React

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 across the globe. We connect people to destinations and experiences with our deals across millions of hotels, holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide. 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 a Staff Full Stack 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 Full Stack 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.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Lead full‑stack architecture and system design for features used by millions of customers.
• Own complex end‑to‑end systems and mentor high‑performing teams.
• Guide technical decisions across several squads, driving engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver cohesive, user‑centered solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering (web, backend, or full stack).
• Expertise in Java, Kotlin, .NET, and JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as Node.js, React, etc.
• Proven experience leading end‑to‑end architecture on high‑traffic platforms.
• Track record of technical mentorship, cross‑team collaboration, and solving ambiguous problems.

What We Offer

Full Relocation and Onboarding Support

• Visa sponsorship for you and your family.
• Flights, settling‑in allowance, and temporary housing.
• Dedicated relocation and settling‑in advisors.
• Relocation buddy program and community events.

Family & Expat Benefits

• Partner & children support (school search, legal, etc.).
• International health insurance.
• Flexible home visit support.

Agoda Perks

• Hybrid working (Bangkok HQ).
• Professional growth and learning budget.
• Employee resource groups for every culture and background.

Remote or On‑site

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.