Pros: I can decide myself which technologies I use together with my teammates because we all get the trust that we do the right thing for the product we work on. I like that I can try out new things every day, and I learn a lot. There is a very good, inspiring environment because there are different events offered to all trivago employees, like internal and external Hackathons or internal academy sessions with very skilled people in tech, but also not in tech. What I also like is that I can rely on my colleagues coming from different places in the world (management included) because even the c-level managers extend their circle of trust to everyone. Egos or status are not important in that culture. I don't know many companies that do this to that extent.

Cons: Due to the fact that employees get a lot of freedom for their own creativity, they have to learn how to manage themselves and set the right priorities. The company supports this with workshops, but sometimes it's challenging for me personally.

Pros: You can learn at trivago whatever you are interested in. The company supports me a lot with my personal growth. Doing an internal reorientation from engineering to product development was without barriers and a transparent process where everyone got the same chances. I have never experienced a company that was so supportive and talent-oriented. I like that everyone gets a personal mentor who reflects feedback from peers with you together, which helps a lot in learning more about myself.

Cons: There are a couple of ego-driven people I sometimes have to deal with. But it's not the majority, and I also observe they have a hard time in that respectful and multicultural environment. 360-degree feedbacks should be more often than twice a year, and recruiting needs some adjustment to better identify who has the right mindset and who does not. trivago believes in trust, authenticity, and strong collaboration between teams and every teammate. Spreading this to every single team across 1,600 employees is a challenge the company faces at the moment, and there are frequent pilot projects to improve based on employer feedback.

Pros: Extremely positive and cheerful atmosphere. One of the most modern companies in the area, with probably the greatest cultural and individual diversity. And in spite of the latter, we are still a family.

Cons: Team changes are happening often. This could also be a positive aspect depending on the person.