Senior ETL Data Engineer, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:
United States, Cambridge

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

At KAYAK, our mission is to empower everyone to confidently plan their travel. As the world’s leading travel search engine, we process vast amounts of data every day, and our marketing team uses this data to reach millions of travelers across the globe. We’re looking for a Senior ETL Data Engineer who excels in building efficient ETL pipelines and thrives in a collaborative environment. As a key member of our Marketing Data Engineering team, you will partner closely with stakeholders to transform data into insightful analytics that drive decision-making.

Job Responsibility:

Design, build, and maintain high-performance ETL pipelines and orchestration workflows
write clean, modular Python code to transform, parse, clean, and enrich large datasets
support partners by developing dashboards and visualizations
partner closely with marketing analysts, engineers, and data scientists to define and deliver data needs
actively participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and planning discussions
experiment with and use AI coding tools to boost productivity and code quality

Requirements:

6+ years of professional experience in data engineering
proficient in SQL and Python
experience with AI coding tools
understanding of modern data architecture
experience with Airflow pipelines
ability to estimate project scope, manage timelines, and deliver reliably

Nice to have:

experience with AI coding tools
ability to adapt to change and innovation
experience in an international, fast-paced, and feedback-driven environment

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
company-wide week off a year
no meeting Fridays
paid parental leave
generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
paid volunteer time
development dollars
leadership development
access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
travel discounts
employee resource groups
competitive retirement and health plans
free lunch 2 days per week
fun quarterly events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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