Software Engineer Interview Experience - Romania
September 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online, and about a week later, I received a phone call to schedule my interview for the next day. It seemed quite rushed, but I agreed. I didn't have many details about what it would be like – just that it was supposed to be on Skype and that I would need to answer some technical questions on a whiteboard.
The interview lasted about 45-50 minutes. The interviewer was very professional and friendly, which gave me a great impression of the company.
Questions
Some questions about REST API & AJAX, internet protocols, and a basic coding problem.
Linux commands:
- OS version
- Find a command you used before if you can only remember how it begins
- Create a read-only file
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tripadvisor Software Engineer role in Romania.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tripadvisor's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Romania is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tripadvisor's Software Engineer interview process in Romania.
Tripadvisor Work Experiences
2.0
Good job, but UK benefits are weak and office facilities are outdated
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
May 22, 2019
Pros: The actual job roles available in Oxford are pretty good, but there is a massive disconnect between benefits and office facilities in the UK and the US.
Bupa medical and Cigna dental cover.
Cons: US employees have a mass of discounts and perks available which aren’t available to UK staff, e.g. flight and hotel discounts, IATA discount card, and loads of local discounts.
Employer pension contribution is only 5%.
Holiday entitlement is only 25 days per year, with no option to buy additional days like most other tech companies (especially in Europe).
Snacks used to be really good and on par with other offices but have now been reduced to chicken feed style dispensers to save money.
The Oxford office is looking very tired compared to London, and most staff think it’s because it’s going to close soon.
4.0
Great People, Slow Industry
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 9, 2021
Pros: The people working at Tripadvisor are wonderful. I really appreciate everyone's energy, especially in the transition to WFH during the pandemic.
Cons: Travel is not a great industry to be in right now, and even with travel coming back, it is still gaining speed slowly.
5.0
Great Pay, Team, Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
May 12, 2019
Pros: Top-tier salary
Excellent benefits
Great team dynamic; individuals matter
Interesting work
Constantly growing in Ottawa
Free snacks and 3 lunches a week
Cons: Lunch offers are limited. That's all I could think of.
- 2.0Good job, but UK benefits are weak and office facilities are outdatedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOxford, England, United KingdomMay 22, 2019Pros: The actual job roles available in Oxford are pretty good, but there is a massive disconnect between benefits and office facilities in the UK and the US. Bupa medical and Cigna dental cover.Cons: US employees have a mass of discounts and perks available which aren’t available to UK staff, e.g. flight and hotel discounts, IATA discount card, and loads of local discounts. Employer pension contribution is only 5%. Holiday entitlement is only 25 days per year, with no option to buy additional days like most other tech companies (especially in Europe). Snacks used to be really good and on par with other offices but have now been reduced to chicken feed style dispensers to save money. The Oxford office is looking very tired compared to London, and most staff think it’s because it’s going to close soon.
- 4.0Great People, Slow IndustrySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 9, 2021Pros: The people working at Tripadvisor are wonderful. I really appreciate everyone's energy, especially in the transition to WFH during the pandemic.Cons: Travel is not a great industry to be in right now, and even with travel coming back, it is still gaining speed slowly.
- 5.0Great Pay, Team, GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaMay 12, 2019Pros: Top-tier salary Excellent benefits Great team dynamic; individuals matter Interesting work Constantly growing in Ottawa Free snacks and 3 lunches a weekCons: Lunch offers are limited. That's all I could think of.
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