✦ Luna Orbit — AI & Machine Learning

Distinguished Engineer, AI Search

at Expedia Group

📍 2 Locations Unknown 💰 $296K – $414K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $296K – $414K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 14+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience
Category AI & Machine Learning

About this role

This role involves providing technical vision and leadership for building a universal AI-native search platform, focusing on complex query handling, system scalability, and AI integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead AI search system design
  • Architect scalable solutions
  • Mentor engineering teams
  • Implement AI/ML integrations
  • Establish quality measurement frameworks

Technical Overview

Designing and scaling AI-powered search systems, system architecture, API design, data modeling, distributed systems, and performance optimization.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior AI/ML systems architect with over 14 years of experience in designing scalable, distributed search platforms, with expertise in AI-native solutions, system architecture, and data modeling. They should have a strategic mindset and leadership skills to mentor teams.

Must-Have Skills

AISystem designAPI architectureData modelingDistributed systems

Nice-to-Have Skills

Search relevanceMulti-modal queriesMulti-turn conversationsTrip planning

Tools & Platforms

AI platformsSearch platformsData modeling tools

Required Skills

AIArtificial IntelligenceSearch systemsSystem designAPI architectureData modelingDistributed systemsScalabilityPerformance optimizationAI-driven solutions

Hard Skills

AIArtificial IntelligenceSearch systemsSystem designAPI architectureData modelingDistributed systemsScalabilityPerformance optimizationAI-driven solutions

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingCollaboration

Industry & Role

Industry Travel & Hospitality Technology
Job Function Leading the development of AI-native search platforms

Keywords for Your Resume

AI SearchArtificial IntelligenceSearch systemsSystem designAPI architectureData modelingDistributed systemsScalabilityPerformance optimizationAI-driven solutionsMulti-modal queriesMulti-turn conversationsTrip planningExpedia GroupAI Native search platformSearch relevance

Deal Breakers

Less than 14 years of relevant experience, Lack of expertise in AI or search system design, No experience with distributed systems

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