Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack AI (Bangkok based, Relocation provided)
at Agoda
- Seniority
- Staff Principal
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Posted
- 11d ago
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at Agoda
<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <p><strong>About Agoda</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p></div><div class="SCXW81414429 BCX0"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW81414429 BCX0"> <div class="SCXW79490583 BCX0"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW79490583 BCX0"> <div class="SCXW81414429 BCX0"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW81414429 BCX0"> <div class="SCXW265097133 BCX0"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW265097133 BCX0"> <div class="SCXW99211349 BCX0"> <div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW99211349 BCX0"> <p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Our Opportunity</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As our 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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":240,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Agoda & Why Bangkok?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Global Engineering, Global Impact: Join a high-energy, multilingual and multicultural engineering team in Bangkok driving innovation across regions.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Vibrant Bangkok HQ: Work in a tech-centric city with a thriving expat community, beautiful culture, and world-famous cuisine.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">English-First: Work and collaborate in English—no Thai required!</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">World-class relocation and family support are offered.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Impact You’ll Make</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead full-stack architecture and system design for features used by millions of customers</li> <li>Own complex end-to-end systems — from React-based frontend to backend microservices — and mentor high-performing teams</li> <li>Design and evolve Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers that aggregate downstream services into optimized, UI-friendly contracts</li> <li>Guide technical decisions across several squads, driving engineering excellence</li> <li>Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver cohesive, user-centered solutions at scale</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in software engineering (web, backend, or full stack)</li> <li><strong>Frontend:</strong> Hands-on proficiency with React and its ecosystem — Next.js (SSR/SSG), TypeScript, state management (Redux, Zustand, or similar), component libraries, and build tooling (Webpack/Vite)</li> <li><strong>Backend:</strong> Expertise in Java, Kotlin, or .NET; comfort designing microservices and REST/gRPC APIs</li> <li><strong>BFF / middleware:</strong> Experience building and owning Node.js/TypeScript BFF layers that sit between frontend and core services, including API aggregation, response shaping, and auth handling</li> <li>Solid understanding of frontend