Kayak

Software Engineer, Ads (Backend)

Who can apply: US-based role. The employer has not said which states are eligible — confirm before applying.
Location as listed by the employer: “Cambridge Office; Concord Office”
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About this role

Kayak is hiring for a Software Engineer, Ads (Backend) role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • Experience designing, building, and operating backend systems, gained through professional roles, internships, or substantial personal or academic projects
  • Working proficiency in Java or a comparable backend language
  • A foundational understanding of system design and debugging, and comfort working in distributed or multi-service environments
  • A collaborative working style: you communicate clearly, follow through on commitments, surface risks early, and ask good questions
  • Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and approaches, and to challenge existing approaches with well-reasoned alternatives
  • Familiarity with ad tech systems, bidding logic, or monetization infrastructure
  • Experience with server-to-server data integrations or event-driven architectures

Summarized from the employer's posting — check the full posting for every requirement.