Manager, Network Engineering

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In this role, you will: Lead the design, implementation, and operation of resilient, scalable network infrastructure services that support Expedia Group’s global platforms and business-critical applications. Own low-level network system design, including routing, switching, load balancing, firewall and security controls, API design for network services, and data modeling for configuration and telemetry. Drive the adoption and safe integration of AI/ML‑enabled solutions into network monitoring, incident detection, capacity planning, and automation workflows to improve reliability and performance. Build and maintain automated network workflows and Infrastructure-as-Code patterns to standardize configurations, reduce manual changes, and enable fungible deployment across multiple environments and domains. Partner with cross-functional engineering, security, and operations teams to define network service requirements, influence technical direction, and ensure alignment with architectural standards and operational excellence goals. Develop, mentor, and guide a high-performing network engineering team, setting clear technical expectations, prioritizing work, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and data-driven decision making. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in network engineering. Experience leading network engineering initiatives or teams responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of production network services in large-scale or complex environments. Hands-on expertise with core networking technologies and protocols (such as routing, switching, load balancing, VPN, DNS, firewalls, and network security controls), including ownership of one or more critical services or domains. Proven ability to design and document network system architectures, including low-level designs, API interfaces for network services, and data models for configuration, monitoring, and telemetry. Familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products and infrastructure operations, including safely integrating and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated success managing end-to-end delivery of network infrastructure projects from technical design through rollout, including change management, risk mitigation, and post-launch optimization at scale. Experience architecting and operating highly available, secure, and performant network topologies across hybrid or multi-cloud environments, with strong focus on automation, observability, and operational excellence. Proficiency with network automation frameworks, Infrastructure-as-Code, and programmable interfaces (such as APIs, scripting, or configuration data models) to standardize, validate, and deploy network changes reliably. Strong track record using metrics, logs, and network telemetry to drive decisions on capacity planning, resiliency improvements, incident prevention, and continuous reliability enhancements. Advanced experience with AI/ML‑assisted operations for networking (for example, anomaly detection, intelligent alerting, or automated remediation), including safely integrating and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve outcomes and exploring emerging AI techniques to enhance network reliability and efficiency. The total cash range for this position in Prague is Kč1,077,000.00 to Kč1,507,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to Kč1,723,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future. Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent ( IATAN ) membership. View our full list of benefits . You can find the benefits for this location and any collective agreement that may apply here . 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