TripAdvisor Reviews

Former Employee – worked at TripAdvisor full-time for more than a year

Pros – As an engineer I actually enjoyed the requirement for all code to be peer reviewed. You can learn faster and you know that everything going out the door is quality work. The benefits package is excellent. I loved the recreational travel reimbursement.

Cons – The only con would be that there is no longer a dedicated UI team. Each engineer is responsible for their own UI with varying results. My understanding is they broke up the UI team a few years ago in favor of the "speed wins" mantra.

Advice to Senior Management – The website could benefit from a dedicated UI team.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for less than a year

Pros – Flexible work schedule
Innovative/ Smart coworkers
Free lunch/ snacks / beverages
Shuttle service from the T
Travel benefits
Fitness reimbursement
On-site gym
Good work/life balance

Cons – It would be easier to get to if the office was downtown or closer to the T, but the shuttle service helps with the commute.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for less than a year

Pros – The people are wonderful - very friendly, very helpful. People smile when you look at them. You can walk through the halls and see people laughing and talking and collaborating and genuinely seem happy to be working.

Cons – Outgrowing the space rapidly, can be a bit noisy in all the cube areas but sounds like that is being addressed

Advice to Senior Management – Would be nice to have one of two of the folks on the senior management make a quick "guest" appearance in the orientation program.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at TripAdvisor as an intern

Pros – Most of the company is very young cause they hire from a lot of nearby universities

Cons – The HQ is in Newton, which is where I worked. There is not much to do around that area.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for less than a year

Pros – - global company
- expanding rapidly
- young and dynamic
- rewards for results
- charity focused....giving back

Cons – None that I have discovered in my 11 months so far.....hopefully this will continue to be the case!

Advice to Senior Management – Please don't let the company become too "corporate" and bureaucratic. This happened at my last employer and killed morale and caused a lot of good people to leave.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for more than a year

Pros – freedom,scope for growth, flexible timings

Cons – too much snacks, very fast paced development

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Things get done fast. Despite being a public company, it's not short term, quarterly focused. They care for employees and a genuine care for the end user. Philanthropy is a big priority.

Cons – HR programs are not as innovative as peer companies. Big company symptoms are creeping in.

Advice to Senior Management – Continue listening to employees and encourage their ideas outside of the hierarchy

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for less than a year

Pros – Great benefits - competitive pay, summer Fridays, lunch 3 times/week, plenty of snacks, coffee/drinks, travel opportunities and discounts, fitness reimbursement, concierge service, charitable foundation that donates significant amounts including to charities you volunteer with if you submit a grant. Very smart, friendly, humble people. CEO is down to earth, cares about employees, advocate for charitable program and gives back substantially.

Cons – None as of yet - work/life balance seems good thus far.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep it up - focus on employee satisfaction, offer talent the opportunity to rise within, continue recognizing achievements, and keep the foundation going!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for more than a year

Pros – Cool company , fast growth, engineering heaven and great perks. CEO is the humblest most generous guy out there. Charity donations are high on the agenda via the foundation, justgive organization and Kiva. It makes you feel proud that the company cares so much about everyone.

Cons – The grass is ally greener here and I mean it.

Advice to Senior Management – Pause and celebrate a bit more the good results and the growth. It's OK to feel proud and it doesn't mean being complacent.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at TripAdvisor full-time for more than a year

Pros – Flexible work environment. Great Benefits. Ability to work from home.

Cons – have to work 6 days a week.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend