Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
Process
After applying for the job, I was contacted by HR to arrange a time for an interview. They were pretty flexible with that.
On the interview day, as soon as the interview started, they began asking questions. The questions were too academic for someone with 4 years of experience.
The role was supposed to be for a person who has good experience. Instead of asking technical questions or questions about my experience/expertise, they started asking me academic questions from semester 1.
For example: "What is the size of an Integer?" All other questions were also academic and theoretical. Very immature.
Questions
What is the size of an Integer?
Explain the difference between an abstract class and an interface.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Tripadvisor Software Engineer role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
Tripadvisor's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sydney, Australia is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tripadvisor's Software Engineer interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Tripadvisor Work Experiences
- 3.0It's 2020, and this feels like a sinking shipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 30, 2020Pros: Smart engineers, challenging problems, and great benefits.Cons: Upper management is a disaster and has been for years. The company changes course every six months, and every new idea is presented as THE IDEA that will fix everything. Though often, it's something only a few people at the top think is worth doing, and everyone on the ground knows will fail. There are highs and lows, but the company has been trending downward the last year or two. It's a shame because, at its core, TripAdvisor is a really great product and something that users love. Unfortunately, the company has spent far more time and money on failed marketing campaigns and redesigns than it has on improving its infrastructure in a way that actually benefits users.
- 4.0Great people, but upper management is a bit disorganizedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNeedham, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 18, 2020Pros: It's my first job out of school. Some of the best engineering talent I have seen! Gym, nice lunch.Cons: The upper management seems a bit disorganized and does not seem too passionate about technologies and the engineering side of things as an internet company.
- 4.0Good Learning, Too Many MeetingsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 24, 2024Pros: Good environment; I learned a lot.Cons: A lot of unnecessary meetings.
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