Web Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Newton, Massachusetts
Process
I was contacted by one of their recruiters who had gotten my resume via my school. We scheduled a phone interview.
For my phone interview, I was asked some basic questions about data structures, then asked to write out code implementing an algorithm via an online text editor.
Two hours later, I got an email saying that the company would like to interview me on-site. They paid for me to go out there for the day, and I had three technical interviews, followed by meeting with the technical recruiter. He basically told me that although I have a great theoretical understanding of CS concepts, I didn't solve the problems quickly enough.
He did encourage me to apply again next year, though, and I most definitely will. The experience was a lot of fun.
Questions
When would you use a linked list over an array, or vice-versa?
Given an array of numbers, how would you find the maximum contiguous subset?
Given a binary search tree, how would you check to see if it is valid?
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Tripadvisor's interview process for their Web Engineering Intern roles in Newton, Massachusetts is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tripadvisor's Web Engineering Intern interview process in Newton, Massachusetts.
Tripadvisor Work Experiences
- 4.0Such a great environment for internsSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeNewton, Massachusetts, United StatesMay 30, 2016Pros: Very nice, helpful people. Free lunch. As an intern, I really wasn't treated as one. I was given full-time projects to work on, which is great! I learned a lot.Cons: The "speed wins" philosophy may not suit all engineers; it leads to somewhat messy code.
- 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.
- 4.0Great summer experience at TripAdvisorSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeNewton, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 11, 2012Pros: Relaxed hours and atmosphere. Free snacks, lunches, and break rooms. Cooperative and helpful coworkers. Fast development cycle; engineers expected to know the entire tech stack.Cons: - PMs aren't technically inclined, leading to confusion sometimes and them being out of touch of how long it takes to implement things. - Not much else, actually.
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