Senior Director of Product Design

Role Overview

This role is for a Software Engineer at Skyscanner, focusing on developing and maintaining the company's flight search platform. The engineer will be responsible for building robust and scalable features that enhance the user experience and contribute to the overall success of the flight search product.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant code for Skyscanner's flight search platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver new features and improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of the flight search system.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new features and services.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation.

Requirements Snapshot

• Proven experience in software development, with a strong understanding of modern programming languages and software design principles.
• Experience with building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Expected Impact

The Software Engineer will directly impact the performance, scalability, and feature set of Skyscanner's flight search product. Their contributions will help improve user satisfaction, increase conversion rates, and maintain Skyscanner's competitive edge in the travel industry.