About this role
Based in the Concord office with a requirement to commute three days a week, this position suits a senior professional looking to build and maintain artificial intelligence capabilities for a prominent travel search engine. The selected candidate will shape conversational travel planning tools and assist millions of travelers daily.
Role Overview
KAYAK seeks a Staff Software Engineer to implement new features and maintain artificial intelligence systems. The person in this role collaborates with product managers, designers, and engineers to build dependable production software supporting travel search and trip planning.
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Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this Massachusetts-based role is $160,000 to $180,000, excluding annual bonuses and recurring restricted stock unit grants. Perks include working from almost anywhere for up to twenty days per year, company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth, a HeadSpace subscription, a company-wide week off annually, no-meeting Fridays, paid parental leave, paid vacation, birthday time off, volunteer time, development dollars, leadership development, on-demand e-learnings, travel discounts, employee resource groups, competitive retirement and health plans, free lunch two days a week, and quarterly events.
About the Company
KAYAK operates as part of Booking Holdings and functions as a leading travel search engine that helps users find flights, stays, rental cars, and vacation packages. The organization manages a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights, and HotelsCombined, and provides corporate travel solutions through KAYAK for Business.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The role is based in the Concord, MA office and requires commuting to the office three times a week.
What is the salary range for the position?
The salary range for this Massachusetts-based role is $160,000 to $180,000, not inclusive of annual bonuses and recurring RSU grants.
Is a specific degree required to apply?
Equivalent practical experience is welcome in place of a specific degree or educational path.
What core programming language is mentioned for the role?
Proficiency in Java or another relevant programming language is required, with Spring listed as a helpful background skill.