Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Needham, Massachusetts
Process
I scheduled a phone screen, which was rescheduled on the day due to a clash.
Eventually, I had the phone screen, and then was ghosted for a week before being told the position had been filled.
However, they mentioned they had some more junior positions if that was of interest.
Questions
Didn't even get to an interview before being ghosted and bait-and-switched.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tripadvisor Principal Software Engineer role in Needham, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
Tripadvisor's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Needham, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Tripadvisor's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Needham, Massachusetts.
Tripadvisor Work Experiences
- 3.0n/aPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNeedham, MANovember 19, 2025Pros: Tripadvisor provided some good benefits like 401k, free lunch and barCons: Not really any cons to mention
- 2.0Poor ManagementPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSydneyJune 2, 2025Pros: Rapid Product Releases Under Pressure - Due to a "move fast" culture driven by upper management, the company releases features faster than competitors, which causes rushed timelines and a lack of QA oversight, bugs and poor user experience cause long-term damage to the brand.Cons: Lack of Clear Vision and Direction - Senior management constantly changes project priorities without consulting teams
- 3.0It's okPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOxford, EnglandNovember 20, 2024Pros: Great people work here and opportunity to work many different areas related to travelCons: Company strategy changes every 12 months leading re-orgs
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