Staff Software Engineer - Front End (Singapore Based)

Staff Software Engineer – Front End (Singapore Based)

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About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose – Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.

We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

The Opportunity:

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the customer experience through intelligent conversational AI solutions. Our mission is to streamline the user pre-booking journey by developing bots that address customer queries with precision, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free booking process. Working closely with product managers, designers, and engineers, we focus on continuous innovation to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and drive business success.

Project Description:

This project is centered on building advanced customer-facing AI-powered bots that elevate user experiences across multiple platforms. These bots are designed to simplify the pre-booking journey by providing quick, accurate responses to customer inquiries. By combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of user behavior, the team ensures the bots are intuitive, efficient, and aligned with business goals.

What you’ll Need to Succeed:

• At least 8 years of experience of extensive background in front-end development, working with client-side frameworks on large-scale applications (React is highly preferred).
• Strong core front-end skill set in JavaScript and the TypeScript ecosystem.
• Strong architecture skills and drive decision-making in the team.
• Experience working with component libraries.
• Strong product sense and a passion for client-side performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive changes and impact across various teams.
• Love collaborating via code reviews and architecture discussions and is motivated to improve their teammates’ productivity.

It\’s Great if you have:

• Machine Learning, GPT, prompt engineering and other AI project experience
• Candidates with JVM language experience – Scala/Kotlin/Java and Python would be preferred

This position is based in Singapore (MUST be a CITIZEN or PR of Singapore, no visa sponsorship) – No 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.

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