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Senior Software Engineer

Tripadvisor
Location
London
Posted
22 days ago
Department
Engineering & Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Deep understanding of concurrent programming and experience building high-performance, scalable backend systems in cloud environments
  • Strong experience in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Java, C#, Go, Python)
  • Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks
  • Fluency in coding with AI tools like Cursor or Codex/Claude/Open Code
Nice to have
  • Experience with NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with GraphQL
  • Experience with Kafka
  • Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Experience building tools or abstractions that provide leverage to an entire engineering team
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Tripadvisor, you will work on building and maintaining scalable distributed systems for travel experiences, utilizing technologies like Java, SQL, React, and AWS. You will lead technical design, collaborate with product and data partners, mentor junior engineers, and optimize systems while using AI tools strategically. The role emphasizes autonomy and technical leadership within a remote-first work environment.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation packages including base salary and annual bonus
  • Remote-friendly approach to collaboration
  • Flexible schedule promoting work-life balance
  • Donation matching for charitable contributions
  • Tuition assistance for career development
  • Annual lifestyle benefit for personal use
Things to weigh
  • Remote-first model with periodic in-person gatherings
  • Open to candidates within a commutable distance of office hubs
  • Need to be open to working within the Java ecosystem despite coding interview flexibility
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