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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kayak Software Corporation
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Code Review, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Working Model 2D, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=48b478a2e07197e3

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

We're looking for a curious, collaborative Associate Front End Software Engineer to join our Cars Meta UI team - the group responsible for the Cars search experience used by millions of travelers every day. This is a role where you'll grow quickly, contribute meaningfully from day one, and be supported by a team that values learning, quality, and working well together., * 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


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