KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Attention all tech enthusiasts! KAYAK is seeking software engineering interns who are eager to tackle exciting projects and contribute to our vision of revolutionizing how people experience the world through travel. Join us in exploring the full spectrum of the engineering process - from ideation to coding and testing. Are you ready to take on this dynamic opportunity and make a significant impact? Let's innovate together!

It is a paid internship opportunity with a length of 6 months, working from our Berlin office at least 3 days per week.

In this role, you will:

• Engage in collaborative product development with global teams, refining your programming skills along the way.

• Innovate and enhance features under expert mentorship, unlocking your full potential.

• Swiftly troubleshoot issues with the guidance of experienced professionals, driving impactful results for KAYAK product.

• Experience a transformative journey of growth with our dedicated team, evolving into a proficient Backend Software Engineer ready to thrive in the tech industry.

Please apply if you:

• Are pursuing a degree in Computer Science or have hands on experience in software projects;

• Can perform with proven programming fundamentals;

• Have hands-on experience in Software Engineering;

• Can communicate fluently in English;

• Have a genuine passion for code quality and testing;

• Have strong analytical approach;

• Have high energy, willingness to learn and are not afraid to ask questions;
  

Not required but would help you stand out:

• Ability to read and understand backend code written in Java.

Benefits and Perks

• Focus on mental health and well-being:

  • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth

  • Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace

  • Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)

• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

• Paid volunteer time

• Focus on your career growth:
  Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

• Travel Discounts

• Employee Resource Groups

• Free lunch 2 days per week

• Public transportation subsidies

• Bike leasing program

• Monthly social events, Thursday happy hours, sports teams

• An awesome office in Friedrichshain, Berlin
  

Inclusion

At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.

Need any adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem - just give us a heads-up. We’ve got you.

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