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

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.

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
• Unique Agoda Perks:
• International healthcare benefits
• Hybrid remote/Bangkok HQ model
• Learning and development budget, hackathons, and internal tech communities