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Your Guide to Preparing for your Final Stage Cloud Engineering Interviews
Congratulations - you've made it to the last step of the hiring process! We're thrilled you've chosen to interview with Expedia Group. We have plenty of information we'd like to share with you to help with your interview preparation. On this page you will find out about life at Expedia Group and how you can prepare for your upcoming interview + top tips.
We hope that with our help you'll get a great insight into what to expect, and have some fun along the way! You've got this!
Get to know Expedia Group
Helping travelers explore the world. One journey at a time.
We’re building a global travel technology platform and marketplace that helps millions of travelers discover, book, and experience travel around the world. Through our technology, brands, partnerships, and data, we power travel experiences across stays, flights, transportation, and activities.
Here, you’ll do impactful work that helps solve real traveler challenges at global scale — transforming technology, data, and ideas into products and experiences used by millions of people every day. You’ll work alongside passionate global teams in a collaborative and supportive environment where people can build meaningful connections. All while delivering on our Purpose: To help travelers explore the world. One journey at a time.
Living our Behaviors
Cloud Engineering at Expedia Group
By joining Expedia Group in a Cloud Engineering role, you will collaborate with software engineers, platform teams, and security partners to build and evolve scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that powers experiences across our global travel platform. You’ll help design and implement cloud-based solutions, improve system performance and resilience, and contribute to the development of efficient, maintainable, and forward-looking platforms.
Curious to know what the journey is like for various Engineering roles? Check out the Life at EG blog here!
The interview process, preparation and top tips
As you begin your interview journey, bring your whole self. We want to understand what motivates you, learn about your skills and experience, and help you get to know Expedia Group, our culture, and what the role requires so you can decide whether this is the right fit for you.
Accommodations & support
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions.
If you require an accommodation or adjustment for any part of the application or recruitment process, please let us know by completing our Accommodation Request Form.
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What Interviewers Look For
ur interviewers are looking to understand how you think, what motivates you, and how your experience aligns with the skills and competencies needed for the role. They’ll also be evaluating how clearly you communicate, how you approach problem-solving, and how effectively you collaborate with others. If a question is unclear, feel free to ask for clarification or have it repeated.
During the interview, you should expect to talk through your thought process out loud. Be prepared to share examples of projects you’ve worked on, the solutions you contributed to, and the impact of your work. As you answer, focus not only on getting to the right outcome, but also on showing how you evaluate problems, make decisions, and work with others along the way. -
Interview Topic: Problem Solving & Algorithms
This interview will focus on your ability to approach a problem and find the optimal solution while testing your coding skills and decision making. You may also be asked questions related to the EG behaviors: Traveler First, Think Big, and Succeed Together. -
Interview Topic: Data Structures
This interview will focus on your understanding of data structures. As you prepare, be ready to explain not only how different data structures work, but also when and why you would use them in real-world situations. You may also be asked questions related to Expedia Group behaviors, including Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together. -
Be Yourself
We want to meet the real you. Our interviewers are excited to get to know you and want you to succeed. This is also your opportunity to decide whether Expedia Group is a place where you can see yourself growing your career. -
Do Your Research
Research, Research!Take time to understand the role, what’s expected, Expedia Group, and the travel industry.
Doing your research will help you prepare thoughtful questions and make the most of your opportunity to learn more about both the role and our company. -
Practice Makes Confident
Use what you’ve learned about the role to prepare for common questions, especially those tied to the key skills and responsibilities in the job description.
Practice saying your answers out loud and get comfortable explaining how your experience connects to our values. It’s a strong way to show preparation and genuine interest in the opportunity. -
Virtual Tips
Join the interview five minutes early, choose a quiet space, and test your connection in advance. Please keep your camera on during the interview to help build connection and show that you’re engaged in the conversation.
We also value the authenticity and originality of responses during the interview process, so we ask that you do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to answer questions. Genuine, personal insights are important for a meaningful evaluation.
If selected to interview, you may request a disability accommodation, and use of certain tools may be considered.
The Star Technique
The STAR technique is a simple way to structure your answers to behavioral interview questions. It helps you tell a clear, focused story by walking through the situation, the task, the action you took, and the result.
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Situation
What was happening? Set the scene by explaining the context, who was involved, and why the situation mattered.
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Task
What were you responsible for? Share the goal, challenge, or expectation you needed to address.
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Action
What did you do? Walk through the steps you took, why you chose that approach, and the specific role you played.
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Result
What happened in the end? Highlight the outcome, what you learned, and how the experience has shaped the way you work today.
Interview FAQs
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Is AI usage of any kind allowed in the interview process at Expedia Group?
We value the authenticity and originality of responses during our interview process. Therefore, we ask that you not use AI tools to answer questions. We believe that genuine, personal insights are crucial for a meaningful evaluation. However, we understand that some questions may be challenging or unclear. If you are uncertain or need assistance, please do not hesitate to ask for clarification or help. We are here to support you and ensure a fair and transparent interview experience. -
How long does it take to hear back on a decision?
We appreciate your patience. Timelines can vary due to ongoing interviews and other processes, but your recruiter will share updates as soon as they can. -
Who will be my interviewers?
Interviewers are selected based on their level, role profile, and completion of required trainings. However, while they’ll be Expedia Group employees in the role profile you're applying for, please note that they may not be from the specific team you would join. -
I am interviewing for more than 1 position at Expedia Group. Can I complete just one of the interviews?
No, it is important to complete the processes stated per profile as each role has different requirements. Interviewers will assess alignment based on the role profile specified. -
I am interviewing or have received another offer with a competing timeline. Can I get my hiring decision expedited?
Should you have other competing offer deadlines, please let your recruiter know as soon as possible and they will let you know if an expedited hiring decision is possible. -
Do I need to be on camera for my interview?
Yes, we request your camera to be on during each interview. -
My interview is tomorrow, and I have not received details regarding links or names of my interviewers. What should I do?
Please email [email protected] if you have not received the interview link details by the morning of the interview. -
Am I allowed to thank the interviewers after the interviews are complete?
Absolutely! You can share a thank you note directly with your recruiter or by emailing [email protected]. -
If I’m not selected for the role, would there be an opportunity to receive feedback for future growth?
Depending on availability, your recruiter may offer an opportunity to relay interviewer feedback following the final interview rounds.
Inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our culture and how we power global travel for everyone, everywhere.
Connecting the world starts from within. When our teams reflect the rich diversity of travelers, everyone thrives. Building a truly inclusive space is how we create better experiences and grow together.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and can contribute long-term. United by our Behaviors, we welcome different perspectives and experiences, and we know that inclusion helps us innovate and better serve travelers around the world.