Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Tooling & Analytics

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TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

51-200 employees

World's largest travel review platform

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$150k - $215kAnnually

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

The opportunity offers the chance to work fully remotely, hybrid, or office based.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
SEO
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience as a professional engineer.
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
  • Deep experience querying, ETLing, and analyzing large data sets in databases
  • Prior experience running and executing large scale initiatives successfully
  • Prior partnerships with business leaders, working collaboratively to achieve substantial goals
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and OO design
Responsibilities
  • Build and drive a technical roadmap for our SEO platform
  • Design solutions to business problems by building new tools and/or processes
  • Take on projects with independence and a mandate to leave things better than you found them.
  • Be pragmatic when solving problems with a deep understanding of the purpose and goal of your work.
  • Be integral for the code quality on your team through leadership in design and code review.
  • Be a mentor for others on the team.
  • Help bring the team's technical knowledge and solutions to the engineering organization via tech talks and design reviews.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience managing Linux systems and JBOD/RAID infrastructure
  • Experience working with HTML/CSS and interacting with the DOM
  • Some exposure to the following technologies: Python, Perl, SQL, Snowflake, React, Postgres, Gradle, BERT, AWS.

Tripadvisor is the largest travel platform in the world, designed to help travelers research and plan their trips. It collects millions of reviews and opinions from travelers about various services such as hotels, restaurants, activities, airlines, and cruises. Users can access this information to make informed decisions about their travel plans. Tripadvisor operates mainly through advertising revenue, offering businesses in the travel sector the opportunity to advertise and enhance their visibility on the platform. Additionally, it earns money through affiliate commissions when users book travel services via its links. What sets Tripadvisor apart from its competitors is its vast database of user-generated content, which provides authentic insights into travel experiences. The goal of Tripadvisor is to empower travelers with the information they need to create memorable trips while also supporting businesses in the travel industry.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$325M

Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Tripadvisor can enhance AI-driven personalization features to meet demand for tailored travel experiences.
  • The rise of 'workcations' presents opportunities for Tripadvisor to expand remote work-friendly content.
  • Tripadvisor can leverage sustainability trends by promoting eco-friendly accommodations and experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Potential acquisition could lead to strategic changes impacting Tripadvisor's market position.
  • The resignation of M. Gregory O'Hara may cause shifts in corporate governance.
  • Inquiry into securities law violations could result in legal challenges and financial penalties.

What makes TripAdvisor unique

  • Tripadvisor is the world's largest online travel community with extensive user reviews.
  • The platform offers seamless links to booking tools for a comprehensive travel planning experience.
  • Tripadvisor's business model capitalizes on advertising revenue and affiliate commissions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Mental Health Support

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Accesswire
Jan 12th, 2025
Investors With Losses Are Invited To Join The Schall Law Firm In An Inquiry Into Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc For Securities Law Violations

Investors with losses are invited to join The Schall Law Firm in an inquiry into Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc for securities law violations.

Investing.com
Jul 8th, 2024
Liberty TripAdvisor secures new $500M Term Loan B Facility By Investing.com

Liberty TripAdvisor secures new $500M Term Loan B Facility

The Boston Globe
Feb 23rd, 2024
Could a New York private equity firm be hunting Tripadvisor?

The firm invested $325 million in Liberty TripAdvisor to help cover a margin loan that had to be paid off.

The Motley Fool
Feb 13th, 2024
Why Tripadvisor Stock Was Soaring Today

Liberty Tripadvisor, which effectively has majority voting control, has expressed interest in acquiring Tripadvisor.

Forbes
Feb 13th, 2024
Tripadvisor Is Preparing To Be Acquired And Taken Private

In March 2020, Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings landed a $325 million investment from Certares Management, which has invested in more than three dozen companies in the travel sector, including American Express Global Business Travel, Hertz Global Holdings and LATAM Airlines.

PhocusWire
Feb 12th, 2024
Tripadvisor Forms Special Committee To Evaluate “Potential Transaction”

Tripadvisor on Monday announced it has formed a special committee “to evaluate any proposals that may be brought forward for a potential transaction.”Specifically, the statement said, those proposals could come from Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings, an Englewood, Colorado-based company that has held a controlling interest in Tripadvisor since that company’s initial public offering in December 2011.In October, Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings received written notice from Nasdaq that trading of stock would be suspended if its minimum bid price did not regain compliance with the stock market.Liberty Tripadvisor holds a 57% voting interest in Tripadvisor, though it holds barely more than 20% stake in that company’s shares.Tripadvisor’s announcement of the special committee formation referred to Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings’ recent disclosure of its intent to “evaluate potential alternatives” involving Tripadvisor.Creating a committee of independent directors is done to protect the interests of the company while avoiding any conflicts of interest. It is generally formed to act on specific issues, such as negotiating and approving, or rejecting, a sale or change of control transaction.Tripadvisor’s announcement stated there can be no assurance that a transaction will occur.“Any potential transaction would be subject to, among other things, the negotiation and execution of mutually acceptable definitive transaction documents and the approval of the board, including the approval of the special committee,” the statement said.The company added that it does not intend to disclose developments on the matter until the special committee and board determine it’s appropriate or necessary or is required by law or regulatory requirements.In March 2020 Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings landed a $325 million investment from Certares Management

MarketScreener
Jan 27th, 2023
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. Announces Resignation of M. Gregory O’Hara from the Board of Directors, Effective January 31, 2023 | MarketScreener

Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. announced that on January 26, 2023, M. Gregory O'Hara resigned from the board of directors of the Company, effective January 31, 2023.

PhocusWire
Jul 14th, 2022
Liberty Tripadvisor secures $325M investment, plans to repay existing margin loan | PhocusWire

Liberty Tripadvisor has landed a $325 million investment from Certares Management, which is expected to close within 10 business days.

Business Wire
Mar 26th, 2021
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. Closes Private Offering of $300 Million of 0.50% Exchangeable Senior Debentures Due 2051

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. Closes Private Offering of $300 Million of 0.50% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2051