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Open roles at kayak
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We re-check kayak daily and this page updates the moment they post. Want their roles the day they go up, before the job boards index them?
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A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
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- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
Working at kayak
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How to actually get hired at kayak
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
kayak runs an applicant tracking system (Ashby), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to kayak isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at kayak
We haven't verified a contact route at kayak yet. At people in Consumer, the decision-maker is almost always the hiring manager, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What kayak screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Don't send a generic CV to kayak. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill kayak applications
At people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. kayak is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Consumer application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to kayak? Get the contact, not the form.
The kayak interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for kayak. What follows is the typical process for a -person Consumer company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
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Recruiter Screen
Phone or video · 30 min
What it testsBasic qualification and logisticsUsually run byRecruiter or HR - 2
Hiring Manager Interview
Video call · 45 min
What it testsRole fit and experience deep-diveUsually run byHiring manager - 3
Technical/Functional Round
Video call · 60 min
What it testsSkills assessment and problem-solvingUsually run byTeam members - 4
Final Round
In-person or video · 60 min
What it testsCulture fit and cross-functional alignmentUsually run bySenior leadership
kayak interview timeline
At 14 days, kayak's process is about average than typical for Consumer (14 days at this size).
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kayak jobs, frequently asked questions
Is kayak hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live kayak vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at kayak?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at kayak.
Does kayak respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for kayak.
Who is the hiring manager at kayak?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
What ATS does kayak use?
kayak uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at kayak?
Expect 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks for Consumer roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
How many rounds is the kayak interview?
4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical/Functional Round, Final Round.
Is the kayak interview hard?
It concentrates on relevant experience and culture fit rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Final Round.
Does kayak give a take-home task?
No, kayak does not include a take-home stage.
How long does kayak take to get back to you?
Around 14 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the kayak interview?
Prepare for relevant experience and culture fit. A -person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is kayak based?
kayak is headquartered in the US.
Get kayak roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
- live
- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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