Job Description

Associate Software Engineer at kayak.

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About the role Join KAYAK's Cars Meta UI team to develop the user interface for our car search experience. This role focuses on front-end development, contributing to a platform used by millions of travelers daily. You will grow your skills within a supportive team environment.

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Key facts

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- Location: Cambridge or Concord, MA (hybrid, 3 days/week in office)
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- Engagement: Full-time
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- Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 (plus annual bonus and RSU grants)
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- Team: Cars Meta UI
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What you'll do

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- Develop front-end features for KAYAK's car search platform with guidance from senior engineers.
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- Write clean and maintainable code using React and TypeScript, adhering to team quality standards.
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- Work with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to build user-facing experiences for web and mobile.
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- Participate in code reviews, offering and receiving feedback.
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- Create unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software reliability.
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- Utilize AI coding tools to enhance development speed and code quality.
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- Engage in agile ceremonies like sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
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Requirements

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- A degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or a strong portfolio.
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- Fundamental knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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- Experience with React or a similar modern UI framework.
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- Familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative coding.
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- Ability to use AI coding tools to improve development efficiency and code quality.
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- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork and feedback.
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- Capacity to work in a hybrid model, attending the Cambridge or Concord office at least 3 days per week.
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Nice to have

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- Exposure to TypeScript.
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Skills & tools

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- HTML
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- CSS
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- JavaScript
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- React
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- TypeScript
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- Git
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- AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code)
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Practical notes

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- Employees can work remotely for up to 20 days per year.
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- Benefits include company-paid therapy sessions via SpringHealth and a HeadSpace subscription.
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- The company observes a full week off annually for team-wide recharge.
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- Fridays are designated as no-meeting days.
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- Paid parental leave is provided.
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- Generous paid vacation and a day off for your birthday are included.
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- Paid volunteer time is offered.
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- Growth opportunities is supported through Development Dollars, leadership development, and e-learning access.
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- Travel discounts are available.
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- Competitive retirement and health plans are provided.
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- Free lunch is offered two days per week.
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- Quarterly social events are organized.
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- KAYAK supports adjustments for interviews, applications, or on the job.
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