Associate Software Engineer

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Concord (MA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kayak is seeking a frontend engineer to deliver well-scoped features for the Cars search vertical, reaching millions of travelers daily. You’ll implement clean React and TypeScript code and collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into polished UI across web and mobile.

Participate in code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and leverage modern tooling and AI coding aids.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Deliver well-scoped front-end features for Kayak's Cars search vertical, reaching millions of travelers daily.
Implement clean, maintainable React and TypeScript code that meets the team's quality standards.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate clearly defined requirements into polished, user-facing experiences across web and mobile.
Participate in code reviews — both receiving and providing constructive feedback.
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and prevent regressions.
Leverage AI coding tools to improve development velocity and code quality, in line with the team's engineering practices.
Engage actively in agile ceremonies — sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives — contributing ideas and flagging blockers to keep delivery on track

Skills

React

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

End-to-End Testing

Agile Methodologies

Code Review

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Git

AI Coding Tools

Job description

Deliver well-scoped front-end features for KAYAK's Cars search vertical that reach millions of travelers daily, working alongside senior engineers who will support your growth
Implement clean, maintainable React and TypeScript code that meets the team's quality standards
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate clearly defined requirements into polished, user-facing experiences across web and mobile
Participate in code reviews — both receiving and providing constructive feedback
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and prevent regressions
Leverage AI coding tools (such as Claude Code) to improve your development velocity and code quality, in line with the team's engineering practices
Engage actively in agile ceremonies — sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives — contributing ideas and flagging blockers to keep delivery on track

Requirements

A degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field — or a portfolio of work that demonstrates the same foundational skills
Foundational proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with exposure to TypeScript preferred
Hands-on experience with React or a comparable modern UI framework
Familiarity with version control using Git and comfort contributing to a shared, collaborative codebase
An ability to work with AI coding tools to improve development velocity and code quality, in line with the team's engineering practices
Clear communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and openness to giving and receiving feedback through code reviews and agile ceremonies
The capacity to thrive in a hybrid working model, including the ability to attend the Cambridge or Concord office at least 3 days per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Front-End Development with a focus on React and TypeScript, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and engages in agile practices to deliver user-centric features.

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