Frontend Software Engineer, Stays
Kayak
About this role
A Frontend Software Engineer at KAYAK is responsible for developing user experiences for the Stays product, impacting millions of travelers globally. The role involves collaborating with designers and product managers to scope and implement features, maintaining end-to-end ownership of the UI, and engaging in debugging, testing, and troubleshooting. Candidates should have expertise in CSS, HTML, JavaScript (preferably TypeScript), and React, along with experience in agile development processes and technical debt reduction.
Skills
Qualifications
About Kayak
www.kayak.comKAYAK is a comprehensive travel search engine that enables users to search across hundreds of travel sites simultaneously to find optimal options for flights, hotels, and rental cars. By aggregating data from various sources, KAYAK empowers travelers to make informed decisions based on price, convenience, and available amenities. The platform's user-friendly interface and advanced filtering options help streamline the trip planning process, catering to a wide range of travel needs and preferences.
Recent company news
Milwaukee Kayak Company
2 weeks ago
Kayak CEO Tried to Take the Company Private: Scoop
Jan 9, 2026
Nancy Ng Guatemala: Kayak company speaks out after California woman goes missing on Lake Atitlán
Jul 24, 2025
Kayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform
Sep 16, 2025
Kayak CEO, co-founder Steve Hafner steps down
1 month ago
About Kayak
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
Unlock Company Insights
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for Kayak.
Salary
$76k – $100k
per year