Software Engineer I

Software Engineer I Overview

Join the Tripadvisor Experiences Engineering team as a Software Engineer I, where you will contribute to building and supporting a leading marketplace for travel experiences. This junior, full-stack position is ideal for engineers eager to grow in a dynamic, product-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Release code to production frequently, often on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data experts, to understand the rationale behind development decisions.
• Utilize AI tools to assist with routine coding tasks, such as writing boilerplate code, unit tests, and performing small refactors.
• Design and implement high-quality, maintainable code with a strong emphasis on automated unit and integration testing.
• Engage in design reviews, seek feedback, and ask questions to enhance both technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in software engineering, ideally following the completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with web application development, including proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language such as Java, C#, Go, or Python, along with a basic understanding of relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Comfortable using AI coding tools like Cursor or Codex/Claude/Open Code.
• A genuine desire to learn new technologies and a collaborative mindset for working with global teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly, explaining logic and discussing challenges with team members.
• Familiarity with AWS, React, or NoSQL databases is a plus, but a strong curiosity and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages that include a base salary and annual bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal lifestyles, including a remote-friendly approach.
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Annual matching for charitable donations.
• Tuition assistance for professional development and educational programs.
• Lifestyle benefits for personal spending on travel, wellness, or other interests.
• Travel discounts and perks to encourage employee development through travel.
• Access to an employee assistance program for support during personal challenges.
• Comprehensive health benefits with competitive premiums.
• Generous referral bonuses for successful candidate recommendations.

This position is open to candidates who reside within a commutable distance of our office hubs in London, Oxford, Krakow, or Lisbon. We embrace a remote-first working model with periodic in-person gatherings for team connection and collaboration.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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