This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.
Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning, and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.
Why this job is a big deal:
As a Data Engineer in the Product Operating Model (POM), your focus is on building and maintaining reliable, scalable, and high-performing data pipelines that deliver trusted data for analytics and product initiatives. You are accountable for designing, developing, and optimizing data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes, while collaborating closely with Data Architects, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure data solutions meet business and product requirements
In this role, you will get to:
Data Pipeline Development & Optimization
Build and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation
Assist with CI/CD practices to automate pipeline deployment and monitoring
Develop and maintain data validation and quality assurance tests to ensure reliable outputs
Data Architecture & Modeling
Work in tandem with Data Architects to align on data architecture requirements
Build and maintain data models that support analytics, reporting, and product features
Define solution parameters for data preparation, integration, and storage
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
Partner with Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineering teams to understand data requirements
Facilitate communication between data, product, and development teams to ensure alignment
Provide guidance on best practices for data management and pipeline design
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve pipeline performance, reliability, and maintainability
Evaluate and implement new data tools, technologies, and frameworks
Share knowledge and mentor team members on data engineering practices
Reporting & Quality Metrics
Monitor and report on data pipeline performance, failures, and data quality issues
Ensure transparency of data availability, integrity, and lineage for stakeholders
Support release readiness by validating that data pipelines deliver accurate and timely data
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
3–5 years of hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines and architectures in a corporate or product-driven environment.
Proficient with SQL and modern data tools (e.g., Spark, Airflow, Snowflake, dbt)
Demonstrated expertise in Big Data solutions, including frameworks such as Apache Spark and Kafka.
Proficiency in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) stack is highly desirable.
Strong command of databases, including CloudSQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), BigQuery, and Oracle.
Familiar with data governance, security protocols, and compliance best practices
Proficiency in data orchestration frameworks, particularly Apache Airflow, for scheduling and managing complex workflows.
Proven ability to analyze, debug, and resolve data processing issues efficiently.
Proficient in Java or Python, with the ability to write efficient, maintainable code in either language.
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.
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Who 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.
Perks & Benefits at PricelineOur benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work. Eligible Priceliners have access to:
Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources
Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days
Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)
Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts
Signature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits
Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits
A people-first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together
Specific benefits and programs vary by location.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- 3-5 years of experience with data pipelines and architectures
- Proficient with SQL and modern data tools
- Expertise in Big Data solutions like Apache Spark and Kafka
- GCP stack proficiency preferred
- Strong command of databases like CloudSQL and BigQuery
- Familiar with data governance and compliance
- Proficient in Apache Airflow
- Ability to analyze and resolve data processing issues
- Proficient in Java or Python
Priceline Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Priceline and has not been reviewed or approved by Priceline.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision offerings alongside an EAP. Fitness reimbursement is also described as part of the standard health-and-wellness set.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is framed as well-supported through paid time off, company holidays, and paid volunteer days. These elements collectively broaden the non-cash value of the package for many employees.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as fair-to-decent in parts of the organization, with certain technical roles described as competitive. Total rewards can feel more acceptable when benefits and travel-related perks are factored in.
Priceline Insights
What We Do
At Priceline, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], we believe every trip is a big deal to our customers. Whether it’s a much-needed getaway, wedding, reunion, graduation, or rooting on a favorite team—those are the moments that nobody should miss out on. Our mission? Be the best travel dealmakers in the world. We provide our customers with smart and easy ways to access the very best deals available on hotel rooms, flights, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises, so they can be there for the moments that matter the most to them. We do that by welcoming people who are at the top of their game, who want to learn and grow with others and who take their work seriously (but not themselves). We’re building a diverse and uniquely talented team to make sure our customers can be there for all those {big deal} moments. Come join us!
