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Senior Software Engineer (Android)
tripadvisor · 🇺🇸 Oxford
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 4 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What tripadvisor paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Principal Machine Learning Engineer” (Computer and Information Research Scientists) in NJ: $235k–$235k, median $235k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — tripadvisor
The US Department of Labor certified 4 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Apr 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 Senior Software Engineer (Android) to join our fast-growing mobile team. This role is open to candidates based within a commutable distance (generally within 1–2 hours) of one of our office hubs in Oxford or London. 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. Within Tripadvisor Experiences we have a fun and friendly environment where the key objective is getting things done. Working closely alongside product managers and designers, our engineers are part of the full process from software design, to code, to test, to deployment and back again. Most of our engineers release code to production every few days and we have a daily release cycle. Our tech stack includes Kotlin, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose and GraphQL in a modular layout that follows the clean-architecture concept with MVVM. What you will do • Code! Our engineers focus on doing what they enjoy most and do best, writing code • Touch code at every level – while the focus is app development, you’ll also have opportunities to work on backend microservices • Collaborate closely with Product and design teams to define feature specifications and develop high quality deliverables for our customers • Take responsibility for all aspects of software engineering, from design to implementation, development experience, QA and maintenance • Work alongside other engineering groups located around the world. What we’re looking for • Experience of developing an Android app and familiarity with mobile web and back-end technologies would be beneficial • At least 5 years’ experience of commercial software development, solving different kinds of technical problems • Experience with reactive programming in native mobile platforms • Willingness and ability to take on new technologies • Ability to break down complex problems into simple solutions • High quality verbal and written communication skills • Sense of ownership and pride in your work. What We Offer • Competitive compensation packages , including base salary, annual bonus, and more. • “Work your way” with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. We take a remote-friendly approach to collaboration, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like in select locations. • Flexible schedule . Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. • Donation matching . Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. • Tuition assistance . Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. • Lifestyle benefit . An annual be