Software Engineer Interview Experience - Canada
Process
I was contacted after meeting with a TripAdvisor representative at a career fair.
The first interview was straightforward and was done on a HackerRank-like platform. We then mostly just talked a lot about myself and my interests.
The next day, I was given a challenge which I had 24 hours to complete, before the final rounds.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
What are you looking for and why TripAdvisor?
What is the Big O of the algorithm, and how can you make your algorithm better?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the Tripadvisor Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Tripadvisor's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Tripadvisor's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Tripadvisor Work Experiences
- 5.0The best place to work!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOxford, England, United KingdomDecember 8, 2019Pros: The best working environment I've seen or heard of! Everyone there is lovely and always willing to help you out if you get stuck with anything. Their pay is really good as well.Cons: No cons I can think of.
- 5.0Great Culture, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNeedham, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 16, 2025Pros: Good engineering culture, free lunches, etc.Cons: Pay is not that good.
- 3.0Used to have a great cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNewton, Massachusetts, United StatesJanuary 20, 2015Pros: Coworkers are very intelligent. Flexible work schedule. Standard perks: beer and wine at happy hour, foosball table and video games, food all the time. About to move into a giant new headquarters.Cons: Engineering culture has become very fragmented. In the years since I started, the social community has faded, and it's harder to connect with engineers outside of your team. It's harder than it should be to switch teams, and hard to figure out how to advance your career.
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