KAYAK
Senior Frontend Software Engineer, Flights
KAYAK, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, or vacation package. We’re also transforming the in-travel experience with our app and new accommodation software. For more information, visit
www.KAYAK.com
.As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each other's strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.Trade your daily grind for a career that lets you show off your passion for travel! Join KAYAK to build the travel tools that our users dream of, and develop your own ideas during our Hack Weeks. Be the first to play with new and innovative travel features (while getting paid for it).We are looking for smart, ambitious, and hardworking developers with a passion for learning and delivering. You will join the Flights UI team in Cambridge, responsible for user experiences that are the face of KAYAK for millions of users every day. You will work closely with other teams, developing innovative features to make shopping for travel simple. If you're an engineer who loves traveling, and wants to help shape the future of the travel meta, we'd love to hear from you!This role is required to work at least 3 days a week from our Cambridge, MA office.In this role you will:Work on Flights product features used by millions of peopleHave end-to-end ownership of the UI, including testing, monitoring and troubleshootingMake architectural decisions and build prototypesReview and scope feature requestsDrive technical debt reduction, oversee code quality, and pair with other developersRefactor and optimize existing codeWork with geographically distributed teamsPlease apply if you have:4+ years of meaningful work experience building web applicationsBachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a quantitative/technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math)Deep experience building layouts using CSS and HTMLAdvanced understanding of JavaScript, ideally with some experience using a modern UI framework or library (we use React, but Angular and Vue.js experience counts)Knowledge of performance considerations, especially with respect to browsersExperience working in Java, C#, or a similar object-oriented languageAbility to…
Debug issues in a full-stack environmentWork independently on solutions and designs with minimal oversightProduce scalable, high quality, and accurate workEstimate effort accurately and execute with paceShow good judgment in architecting softwareUse metrics to validate decision-makingOwn communication to key stakeholders on assigned projectsEasily relate technical subjects to non-technical audiencesDemonstrate leadership across teams and business functions
Benefits and Perks4 weeks paid vacationDay off on your birthdayGenerous retirement plansAwesome health, dental and vision insurance plansFlexible Spending AccountsHeadspace SubscriptionNo Meeting FridaysDrinks, coffee, snacks, games etc.Weekly catered lunchesFlexible hoursRegular events/excursionsUniversal Paid Parental leaveDiversity and InclusionWe aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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www.KAYAK.com
.As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each other's strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.Trade your daily grind for a career that lets you show off your passion for travel! Join KAYAK to build the travel tools that our users dream of, and develop your own ideas during our Hack Weeks. Be the first to play with new and innovative travel features (while getting paid for it).We are looking for smart, ambitious, and hardworking developers with a passion for learning and delivering. You will join the Flights UI team in Cambridge, responsible for user experiences that are the face of KAYAK for millions of users every day. You will work closely with other teams, developing innovative features to make shopping for travel simple. If you're an engineer who loves traveling, and wants to help shape the future of the travel meta, we'd love to hear from you!This role is required to work at least 3 days a week from our Cambridge, MA office.In this role you will:Work on Flights product features used by millions of peopleHave end-to-end ownership of the UI, including testing, monitoring and troubleshootingMake architectural decisions and build prototypesReview and scope feature requestsDrive technical debt reduction, oversee code quality, and pair with other developersRefactor and optimize existing codeWork with geographically distributed teamsPlease apply if you have:4+ years of meaningful work experience building web applicationsBachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a quantitative/technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math)Deep experience building layouts using CSS and HTMLAdvanced understanding of JavaScript, ideally with some experience using a modern UI framework or library (we use React, but Angular and Vue.js experience counts)Knowledge of performance considerations, especially with respect to browsersExperience working in Java, C#, or a similar object-oriented languageAbility to…
Debug issues in a full-stack environmentWork independently on solutions and designs with minimal oversightProduce scalable, high quality, and accurate workEstimate effort accurately and execute with paceShow good judgment in architecting softwareUse metrics to validate decision-makingOwn communication to key stakeholders on assigned projectsEasily relate technical subjects to non-technical audiencesDemonstrate leadership across teams and business functions
Benefits and Perks4 weeks paid vacationDay off on your birthdayGenerous retirement plansAwesome health, dental and vision insurance plansFlexible Spending AccountsHeadspace SubscriptionNo Meeting FridaysDrinks, coffee, snacks, games etc.Weekly catered lunchesFlexible hoursRegular events/excursionsUniversal Paid Parental leaveDiversity and InclusionWe aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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