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Principal Software Engineer - Mobile at Tripadvisor | Lisbon

Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have: Extensive experience in mobile application development. Proficiency in various mobile technologies and frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Excellent communication skills.

About the job

Tripadvisor’s Experiences Engineering team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Mobile to join the group in Lisbon. This position centers on leading mobile development for customer-facing solutions. The team operates remote-first, but candidates must be able to commute to the Lisbon office within roughly 1.5 hours for occasional meetings. Note: B2B contracts are not offered for this role.

Role overview

This is a senior technical leadership role focused on mobile app architecture and delivery. The Principal Software Engineer will guide the design and development of scalable mobile systems, ensuring strong performance, reliability, and offline functionality. Collaboration with other engineering teams is key to maintaining quality and consistency across platforms.

What you will do

  • Lead the design and architecture of complex mobile applications that power Tripadvisor’s customer-facing products.
  • Run design reviews within the team and across the broader engineering organization, with an emphasis on mobile architecture and platform integration.
  • Champion best practices in release management, app stability, observability, performance monitoring, and incident response to improve mobile operational maturity.
  • Work closely with engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality mobile experiences for travelers and operators worldwide.

Team context

The Experiences Engineering team manages the platform, mobile apps, and supporting infrastructure across Europe. Their work helps operators grow their businesses, supports third-party integrations, and equips customer service teams to assist travelers globally.

About Tripadvisor, Inc.

Tripadvisor, Inc. is a leading global travel and restaurant website that offers user-generated content and a platform for travelers to share their experiences. With brands like Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork, we bring together millions of travelers to discover and book the best experiences worldwide.

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