Process
It was a technical phone interview.
I was asked to open a web page and program on that page. I believe the interviewer could see me typing on their screen.
The question was about reversing a linked list.
Questions
Nothing too special; it's normal algorithm stuff. They will ask how you think through the process.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 220 interview experiences for the Tripadvisor Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Tripadvisor's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral36%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Tripadvisor's Software Engineer interview process.
Tripadvisor Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
July 22, 2024
Pros: Growth as a software engineer
Cons: None that I can think of
4.0
Chill place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
February 11, 2025
Pros: Work is mostly migration to new tech stacks.
Cons: Anytime you can be laid off.
5.0
Good advancement opportunities for those willing to work hard
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Newton, Massachusetts, United States
July 20, 2013
Pros: TripAdvisor is growing aggressively, and this means there are plenty of promotion and advancement opportunities for people who have ability and are willing to work for it. I've worked at places where there are at least three qualified people jockeying for each opportunity to advance. TripAdvisor is NOT one of them.
As of 2013, TripAdvisor is an excellent place for those who want to break through from senior to principal engineer or into management.
Overall, the level of bureaucracy in engineering is still low, and it's possible to get things done without waiting a long time for management to make opaque decisions behind closed doors.
Cons: The location in Newton is not convenient unless you happen to already live in one of the western suburbs.
TripAdvisor does not do a lot of fundamental R&D on new technologies. Look elsewhere if that is a priority for you.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 22, 2024Pros: Growth as a software engineerCons: None that I can think of
- 4.0Chill place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCalcutta, West Bengal, IndiaFebruary 11, 2025Pros: Work is mostly migration to new tech stacks.Cons: Anytime you can be laid off.
- 5.0Good advancement opportunities for those willing to work hardSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNewton, Massachusetts, United StatesJuly 20, 2013Pros: TripAdvisor is growing aggressively, and this means there are plenty of promotion and advancement opportunities for people who have ability and are willing to work for it. I've worked at places where there are at least three qualified people jockeying for each opportunity to advance. TripAdvisor is NOT one of them. As of 2013, TripAdvisor is an excellent place for those who want to break through from senior to principal engineer or into management. Overall, the level of bureaucracy in engineering is still low, and it's possible to get things done without waiting a long time for management to make opaque decisions behind closed doors.Cons: The location in Newton is not convenient unless you happen to already live in one of the western suburbs. TripAdvisor does not do a lot of fundamental R&D on new technologies. Look elsewhere if that is a priority for you.
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