At Agoda, building world-class products starts with building people. With a global Tech organization of more than 2,000 engineers, data scientists, and technologists across Asia and beyond, we take a structured, intentional approach to learning and Tech career growth.
From day one, our Tech Agodans are supported with structured learning pathways, hands-on development opportunities, and leadership investment that evolves as their careers grow. Whether you’re an individual contributor deepening technical mastery or a people leader shaping high-performing teams, learning at Agoda is continuous, practical, and closely tied to real impact.
A learning philosophy built for real Tech career growth
Rather than one-off trainings or generic courses, our approach to Tech learning is grounded in a simple belief: different career stages require different kinds of support.
“Continuous learning is part of our DNA. Our programs give everyone the tools to stay ahead, which leads to better products and strong, happy teams where everyone has the power to grow their own way”
— Royee Goldberg, VP of Engineering
Empowering strong individual contributors
Tech IC Foundations is a structured program designed to support engineers as they grow from early-career roles into more senior technical positions. The program centers on career enablement, empowering ICs to take ownership of their growth and impact, needed to progress sustainably in their careers at Agoda.
“Tech IC Foundations is about helping our engineers take real ownership of their career growth. It gives them clarity on expectations, responsibilities, and what progression looks like,”
— Ayesha Waseem, Tech Learning Partner
Developing Tech leaders who multiply impact
Great technology needs great leadership. As our teams scale, so does our investment in developing Tech managers and leaders. Our Tech Learning Program is designed specifically for engineering managers, helping them succeed in roles that balance technical credibility, people leadership, and delivery.
Complementing this, our Leadership Moments create space for reflection and shared learning among Tech leaders. These are short discussion focused sessions, grounded in real leadership experiences, to help with real challenges Tech managers face — such as career conversations, performance management, wellbeing, and building trust within their teams.
“Our engineering team is our superpower. By providing the tools for personal and technical growth and encouraging daily experimentation, we don’t just enable our people – we stay true to our company vision of constant learning and innovation.”
— Max Panasenkov, VP of Engineering
Upskilling for the future: From AI curiosity to AI in production
AI is transforming the way software is built—and we’re investing in making sure our Tech teams are ready. Our focus is clear: moving from broad AI experimentation to trusted, scalable AI in production.
Through a combination of formal certifications, interactive learning webinars, hands-on application, and access to learning platforms like Udemy, O’Reilly, and LinkedIn Learning, our Tech teams are building the capability to confidently embed AI into engineering workflows, securely, responsibly, and at scale.
Dev Day: Community, collaboration, and celebration
At Agoda, learning doesn’t only happen in structured programs. It also happens when our Tech community comes together to share, challenge, and inspire one another. Dev Day, our annual flagship Tech event, is a powerful expression of that culture.
In 2025, Dev Day brought engineers together across Bangkok, India, and Singapore for a day dedicated to learning in action. From AI in production and platform reliability to testing strategies and developer tools, engineers shared lessons drawn directly from building at scale. Lightning talks and interactive debates created space to explore different approaches, while leadership Q&As and career panels encouraged honest conversations about growth, impact, and navigating complexity.
More than an event, Dev Day reinforces what makes Agoda’s Tech culture strong: curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to continuous learning.
Learning in action: Hear from our Tech Agodans
Affan Khushnood
Staff Software Engineer
Joined Agoda in 2021
“Attending Tech IC Foundations sessions like Pitching & Presentation Skills and Upward Communication helped me become more intentional in how I communicate and influence others at work. I learned the importance of being clear and direct, especially in conversations involving complex problems and multiple perspectives around potential solutions.
The practical techniques I picked up made it easier to articulate ideas while building trust. I now apply these skills regularly in design reviews, stakeholder discussions, and candid, effective 1:1s with my manager.”
Shubham Paliwal
Engineering Manager
Joined Agoda in 2025
“Attending the Performance Management session as part of the Tech Learning Program highlighted the critical importance of our calibration process, which I have found to be an invaluable safety net for mitigating unconscious bias.
My biggest takeaway is that performance management is a continuous, daily habit rather than just a bi-annual event. I have applied this by integrating Agoda’s role expectation documents directly into my regular 1:1s. This practice ensures my direct reports and I have a shared, real-time understanding of their performance, effectively eliminating ‘shocks’ during formal reviews and allowing us to address difficult topics proactively.”
Sarah Caubet
Information Security Manager
Joined Agoda in 2023
“I participated in Grow Aspire, a program designed to support new managers in developing leadership and people-management skills. It was valuable to exchange practical ways to handle management challenges based on different personalities and team dynamics.
One key takeaway for me was the importance of having transparent and honest conversations, even when they’re difficult. I’ve applied this by being more direct and clearer with my team—setting healthy foundations, maintaining trust, and helping keep the team motivated and high-performing. The program also reinforced to me that, at times, you need to make tough decisions for the good of the team.
Overall, the program has empowered me to lead with more confidence and structure, and it gave me practical tools to navigate challenging conversations and decisions while keeping the team aligned and engaged.”
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