Expedia Group

Principal, Product Design – Search

Expedia Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • California • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $224,000 - $313,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own and lead the design direction for Expedia Group’s AI‑powered Search experiences
  • driving outcomes from concept through execution while orchestrating work across interconnected search initiatives
  • Define how travelers express intent, explore options, and understand results
  • Work hands‑on with high‑fidelity design, prototyping, and systems thinking
  • Partner closely with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, Research, and Data Science
  • Translate advanced AI and machine‑learning capabilities into intuitive, human‑centered experiences
  • Establish and scale experience patterns, interaction models, and quality standards
  • Influence and elevate design quality through critique, mentorship, and shared standards
  • Collaborate across Expedia Group to align Search experiences with AI strategy

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in product design
  • at least 4 years leading design teams at scale
  • Expertise in search, discovery, or recommendation systems
  • deep understanding of how AI and ML shape relevance, ranking, and explainability
  • A proven track record of designing experiences that simplify complex information and build trust with users
  • Skilled in translating ambiguous technical opportunities into clear, inspiring product experiences
  • Adept at building, scaling, and coaching design teams
  • An exceptional communicator able to bring stakeholders along
  • Deep understanding of AI and conversational design tools and methods
  • Experience with modern design and prototyping platforms
Benefits
  • exciting travel perks
  • generous time-off
  • parental leave
  • flexible work model
  • career development resources
  • medical/dental/vision
  • paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • wellness & travel reimbursement
  • travel discounts
  • International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product designsearch systemsrecommendation systemsAImachine learningdesign patternsinteraction modelsprototypingsystems thinkinguser experience design
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationmentorshipcollaborationinfluencecoachingstakeholder engagementcritical thinkingproblem-solvingcreativity