Software Engineer I
Junior full-stack Software Engineer I on Tripadvisor's Experiences Engineering team, building and shipping features for its travel-experiences marketplace almost daily using Java, SQL, React, AWS, and AI coding tools. Remote-first role with periodic in-person time near an office hub (London, Oxford, Krakow, or Lisbon).
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Oxford, UK
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 0-2 years' experience, typically following a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science
- Strong grasp of computer science basics: data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
- Familiarity with web app development, including proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Java, C#, Go, Python)
- Basic understanding of relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL
- Comfortable coding with AI tools such as Cursor or Codex/Claude/Open Code
- Growth mindset and a 'global-first' mindset for collaborating with teammates around the world
- Clear communication: ability to explain logic and talk through blockers with the team
- Open to working within the Java ecosystem when joining
Nice to have
- Exposure to AWS, React, or NoSQL databases
Full description
About Tripadvisor
The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), include a portfolio of travel brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork.
Tripadvisor Experiences Engineering is the team that builds and supports the world's leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believe that making memories is what travel is all about. And with 400,000+ travel experiences to explore—everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and everything in between) —making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier.
About the Role
We’re looking for a curious, high-potential Software Engineer I to join our Experiences Engineering team. This is a junior, full-stack role, working with Java, SQL, React, AWS and AI tools. It’s designed for engineers who have strong fundamentals and are hungry to grow in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. If you love the idea of shipping code to millions of travelers and want to learn how to build at scale, this is the place for you!
We embrace flexibility in where and how work gets done and also value meaningful in-person moments to connect and collaborate. You can expect a remote-first working model with periodic in-person gatherings at your closest office for team connection, planning, or other key moments. This position is open to candidates based within a commutable distance (generally up to 1 hour) of one of our office hubs in London, Oxford, Krakow or Lisbon.What You’ll Do
- Ship Frequently: You’ll be part of the full software lifecycle, from design and coding to testing and deployment. You’ll release code to production on an almost daily basis.
- Learn & Grow: Work cross-functionally alongside product, design, and data experts to understand why we build, not just how.
- Partner with AI: Leverage agentic coding tools for routine tasks like writing boilerplate, unit tests, and small refactors, using AI as a "force multiplier" to help you learn faster.
- Build Quality: Design and implement clean, readable solutions with a strong focus on automated unit and integration testing.
- Collaborate: Participate in design reviews, ask questions, and actively seek feedback to sharpen your technical and professional skills.