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

Agoda · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

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.

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
  • Influence stakeholders in the Product and Business teams
  • Set technical standards and ensure scalability

Requirements

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Experience with AI and machine learning technologies
  • Understanding of user experience design principles and practices
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and serverless architectures

Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

  • 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

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Hybrid remote/Bangkok HQ model

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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