Associate Software Engineer

KAYAK

Associate Software Engineer developing front-end features for KAYAK's travel search. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences for millions of travelers.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in delivering front-end features using React and TypeScript, with a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Demonstrates effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and a commitment to code quality through testing and code reviews.

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React DevelopmentTypeScript ProficiencyHTML & CSS SkillsVersion Control with GitAI Coding Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

ReactTypeScriptHTMLCSSJavaScriptUnit TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingCode ReviewAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborative MindsetOpenness to Feedback

Tools & Technologies

GitClaude Code

Industry Keywords

Front-End DevelopmentUser ExperienceAgile CeremoniesDevelopment VelocityHybrid Working Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Focus on mental health and well-being:
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year – the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth:
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans
Free lunch 2 days per week
Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more