Associate Software Engineer

Priceline•New York, NY

3d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a cross-functional Agile team building the next generation of travel applications at Priceline. This role focuses on developing applied Generative AI capabilities and intuitive, user-centered experiences that improve travel interactions across platforms. You will contribute to mission-critical projects, help integrate AI models into user interfaces, and build and optimize responsive transactional services and applications. The position is eligible for a hybrid work model, with two days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
At least 1 year of experience in software engineering and development.
Strong coding experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and related tooling, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and React or equivalent frameworks.
Strong understanding of UX principles and user-centered design.
Hands-on experience developing applied Generative AI using tools such as the LangChain suite, Vercel AI, Mastra AI, Spring AI, or model provider APIs.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders in cross-functional environments.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including refining algorithms and code for performance.
Interest in exploring new technologies and approaches in AI and UX.
Demonstrated alignment with Priceline’s values: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability, and Trust.
Unquestionable integrity and ethics.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with GraphQL.
Experience developing with Docker and cloud environments, especially GCP and AWS.

Responsibilities

Participate in mission-critical projects that affect the evolution of Priceline’s business.
Contribute to a cross-functional Agile team that experiments, iterates, and delivers product objectives.
Develop applications using Core Java or similar programming languages.
Build low-latency, high-throughput transactional services using continuous integration and automated testing.
Use SQL to collect and query application data for real-time investigation and analysis.
Learn the codebase, systems, and business requirements to make effective application changes.
Collaborate with team members, advocate for solutions, and communicate respectfully when reaching agreement.
Design, develop, and optimize Generative AI-driven applications that enhance user experiences and streamline interactions across platforms.
Work with software engineers, UX designers, and product managers to define user needs and develop AI solutions.
Contribute to the architecture and implementation of applied Generative AI models and integrate them into user interfaces.
Test and optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and debug applications to support high-quality, responsive user experiences.
Contribute to team development best practices and a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Keep up with AI and UX industry trends and bring relevant ideas and techniques to the team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources.
Paid time off, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days.
Ability to work up to four weeks per year from anywhere.
Parental leave and dependent care and family support resources.
Summer Fridays and office perks such as stocked kitchens and catered meals, varying by location.
Retirement plans with company contributions.
Life and disability coverage and tax-advantaged accounts.
Employee discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits.
Travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits.
Employee Resource Groups, social events, recognition programs, and service awards.
Certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.