Cares about its employees - Software Engineer KAYAK Employee Review

5.0
Feb 5, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

One of the best things about KAYAK is that I feel like it genuinely cares about its employees. The CEO is always dropping by to see how things are, the perks of the office are great. Furthermore you really get a sense that people care about what you're doing. Managers talk to you like peers and treat you with respect and value your input. Easily the best company I've worked for so far. The location of the Cambridge office is also fantastic, you're right in the center of the tech hub.

Cons

Like most companies, if it's crunch time, expect to put in quite a few hours. Wish there was a better feel of how to move up/around the company.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Incredibly helpful team members Very genuine people Geographic diversity Work-life balance is understood and appreciated Supportive culture

Cons

Compensation could be more competitive Lots of internal systems to navigate (but it's getting better) Limited racial diversity, at least on the Commercial teams

5.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Super smart team to learn from and very welcoming people - All voices are heard and ideas can be elevated and tested - Positive environment where many people have been with the company a long time and truly care about its success - Sporadic work travel and offsites - Free lunch in office 2 days a week and bagels, snacks, and drinks all the time - In office gym - Parking commuter benefit

Cons

- Reporting tool is specific to the company and can be a bit of a learning curve to figure out, but again, there are really great people to help you! - Multiple offices throughout the world, where team members are spread across or fully remote, so its rare that the entire team would be in one office together for collaboration - No train commuter benefit to coincide with parking benefit

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