Location
London (commutable distance, generally within 1–2 hours of office hubs). Remote-first working model with periodic in-person gatherings at your closest office for team connection, planning, or other key moments.

Hours
Flexible schedule supporting work-life balance with a remote-friendly approach and option to join on-site as often as desired or required by the team.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join Tripadvisor as a Software Engineer II on a fast-growing team within Tripadvisor Experiences. This full-stack role primarily focuses on backend systems, with occasional front-end projects. You will work closely with product managers and designers, participating in the full software lifecycle from design, coding, testing, deployment, and iteration. Our engineers release code to production frequently, often daily.

Our technology stack includes Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL and NoSQL databases, all running on AWS. While expertise in every tool is not required, strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language is essential. Front-end skills are not assessed during the interview and support for learning on the job is provided.

Tripadvisor is committed to a culture that values traveler-first thinking, agile execution, and collaborative success. You will be part of a team that acts fast, learns from failure, and continuously improves solutions to scale globally.

What We Offer
- Competitive compensation packages including base salary and annual bonuses
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle
- Donation matching for qualifying charitable contributions
- Tuition assistance for career development
- Annual lifestyle benefit to spend on travel, wellness, or other personal priorities
- Travel perks including discounts
- Employee assistance program for personal support
- Comprehensive health benefits with competitive premiums
- Generous referral scheme rewarding successful candidate referrals

Experience
Proven experience as a software engineer with strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language. Experience with backend systems is preferred. Front-end expertise is not required but willingness to learn is valued.

About you
Versatile problem solver who thrives on technical challenges. Collaborative team player who embraces agile, data-driven execution. Enthusiastic about continuous learning and contributing to a culture of shared success. Comfortable working in a remote-first environment with periodic in-person collaboration.

Qualifications
No specific formal qualifications are mandated; however, demonstrated software engineering skills and a strong programming background are essential. A positive attitude and eagerness to grow within the role are highly valued.