This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.Associate Software Engineer_Developer Tooling & EcosystemAs an Associate Software Engineer on the Developer Tooling & Ecosystem team, you will design, integrate, and operate the systems that power Priceline’s development lifecycle. This is a role that blends the following:Platform engineeringSystems integrationTooling governanceAutomation / WorkflowsVendor collaborationDeveloper experience strategyYou will work across engineering, security, finance, and product teams to ensure our toolchain is optimized, integrated, and delivering measurable impact. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy thinking holistically about ecosystems, not just writing feature code.Why this job’s a big deal:The Developer Tooling & Ecosystem team owns the strategy, governance, integration, and optimization of Priceline’s engineering tool chain.We treat developer productivity as a measurable business capability. Our mission is to ensure that every tool used across the engineering lifecycle—from IDEs to CI/CD, feature flags to content systems, GenAI to performance tooling—isSecureIntegratedCost-efficientScalableHigh-impactThis team owns and operates the ecosystem that powers engineering velocity, quality, and experimentation.Our portfolio spans the platforms, services, and processes that enable teams to build, test, release, and iterate effectively, including (but not limited to):Engineering tooling strategy, evaluation, and lifecycle managementSource control, code quality, and continuous integration practicesContainerization and local development environmentsAI-assisted development and emerging productivity technologiesFeature management, experimentation, and release enablementPerformance monitoring and developer feedback loopsContent and localization enablement for product deliveryWorkflow automation and cross-system integrationsReporting, insights, and data-driven optimization of the development lifecycleWe are accountable not only for reliability and seamless integration, but also for adoption, measurable impact, cost efficiency, and long-term platform strategy.In this role, you will get to:Developer Tooling OwnershipOwn and operate enterprise engineering tools across the SDLCManage lifecycle of tools: evaluation, onboarding, integration, optimization, and sunsetPartner with vendors to influence roadmap, resolve escalations, and optimize contractsEnsure security, compliance, and access governance standards are metSystems Integration & AutomationDesign and maintain integrations between core systems (CI/CD, SonarQube, LaunchDarkly, Contentful, Smartling, Luciq, etc.)Build automation that reduces manual workflows across engineeringStandardize identity, provisioning, and permissions across toolsImprove cross-platform interoperability and data flowGenAI & Intelligent ToolingEvaluate and integrate GenAI platforms (Cursor, ChatGPT Enterprise, agent-based editors)Define guardrails and governance for AI-assisted developmentMeasure productivity impact of AI tooling adoptionBuild internal extensions or automation layers on top of AI platformsCI/CD & Code Quality EcosystemMaintain integrations with SonarQube, Mergify, Docker Desktop, and related toolingDefine organization-wide standards for code quality, PR automation, and merge governanceImprove developer feedback loops through intelligent automationPerformance & Reliability ToolingOwn performance monitoring tool integrationsStandardize reporting frameworks for performance and release qualityEnsure observability and telemetry across engineering systemsReporting, ROI & DevEx MeasurementEstablish reporting frameworks to measure:Tool adoptionUsage efficiencyCost vs. valueDeveloper productivity signalsDrive DevEx360 metrics and insightsPresent ROI and optimization opportunities to engineering leadershipOnboarding & EnablementDesign and maintain onboarding programs for new engineersStandardize development environment setup (IDEs, Docker, access provisioning)Create golden-path documentation and self-service toolingImprove time-to-first-PR metrics.Who you are:2+ years of engineering experience Java/PythonExperience working with CI/CD, code quality tools, or developer platformsStrong systems integration mindsetExperience building internal tools or automation workflowsUnderstanding of identity, access management, and enterprise tool governanceStrong cross-functional communication skillsYou think in ecosystems—not isolated tools.Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: customer, innovation, team, accountability, and trust.The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics are essential.#LIHybridWho we areWE ARE PRICELINE.Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!Flexible work at PricelinePriceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.Inclusion is a Big Deal !To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.Applying for this positionWe're excited that you are interested in a career with us. For all current employees, please use the internal portal to find jobs and apply.External candidates are required to have an account before applying. When you click Apply, returning candidates can log in, or new candidates can quickly create an account to save/view applications.
