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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Kayak Software Corporation - **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Computer Programming, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Push Technology, MySQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, ReactJS, Backend, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Web Api - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ca18631a4842c356 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, * Strong, proven programming skills in Java, with the ability to independently design, implement, and own complex backend features end to end. * Solid experience with APIs and SQL - including designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with relational databases such as MySQL or similar systems. * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of delivering high-quality, production-grade backend systems in a fast-paced environment. * Experience leading the design and delivery of complex technical solutions, including making architectural tradeoffs and owning features through deployment and ongoing operations. * Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, marketing partners, designers, and globally distributed engineering teams to ship impactful features. * A collaborative mindset and openness to learning and sharing ideas, including a willingness to mentor others through code reviews and knowledge sharing. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs without requiring close direction, balancing sprint commitments with longer-term technical work. * Education in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience and transferable skills. * Experience with JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS is a plus, especially when debugging or collaborating on full-stack solutions with partner teams. ## Description * Design and deliver scalable, high-quality backend services across both Retention and CRM - including systems that power the Trips product, user re-engagement features, and large-scale email and push notification pipelines. * Develop and improve backend services handling bulk and transactional messaging at scale, ensuring reliability and performance across millions of sends. * Build and maintain backend features that drive user retention - including Trips functionality, price alerts, and personalized engagement touchpoints that bring travelers back to KAYAK. * Architect and maintain robust integrations with third-party APIs and marketing platforms, ensuring data integrity and scalability across the email and retention stack. * Lead the design of complex features end-to-end - from technical scoping and architecture decisions through deployment, monitoring, and production support. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, marketing specialists, designers, and globally distributed engineers to translate business requirements into well-engineered solutions. * Debug and optimize full-stack solutions, proactively identifying performance bottlenecks, data pipeline failures, and production issues - 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