Associate Software Engineer

kayak; Town Of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote days 20 per year

SpringHealth therapy sessions

HeadSpace subscription

No-meetings Fridays

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Birthday day off

Volunteer time

Development Dollars

Travel discounts

Retirement plan

Health plan

Free lunch (2 days/wk)

Quarterly social events

Interview/Onboarding accommodations

Job summary

kayak is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join the Cars Meta UI team and help build the car search experience for millions of travelers. The role emphasizes front-end development using React and TypeScript, with collaboration across product, design, and backend teams.

You will participate in code reviews, write tests, and leverage AI coding tools to speed up delivery. The role supports a hybrid schedule with office days in Cambridge or Concord, MA, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Fundamental knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with React or a similar modern UI framework.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative coding.
• Ability to use AI coding tools to improve development efficiency.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

React

Git

AI coding tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

AI coding tools

Job description

Associate Software Engineer at kayak.

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.

Key facts

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

What you'll do

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

• Exposure to TypeScript.

Skills & tools

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

Practical notes

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