Trivago

The company

The company’s culture is truly exceptional! It has a welcoming and supportive environment, especially for those who are new to Germany. The Talent team plays a vital role in helping newcomers integrate seamlessly. Not just within the organization, but they also help with learning the language (German) and cultural aspects to some extent. We have people from around 80+ countries. It's truly awesome to collaborate with and learn from people of different cultures. The amazing Event team regularly organizes diverse cultural celebrations, ensuring that everyone feels included. ☺️

Beyond these cultural events, the company offers a variety of annual activities like Tech Get Together, Summer Party with families, a 3-day company retreat known as "trivago On Tour", usually outside of Germany, a dedicated Christmas program for parents and kids, Christmas Party for employees, etc. There are even many talent-led initiatives that add extra toppings to the celebrations. At trivago, there’s always something exciting happening, and the atmosphere is always full of energy!

The team

In our team, the positive spirit isn’t limited to our area, but it extends across other teams and departments. fostering collaboration, mutual respect, and a strong sense of community. While exceptions exist, as they do in any medium-to-large organization, my personal experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Over the past few years, our team has thrived, allowing us to explore different technical topics, experiment with new ideas while aligning our work with the organization’s key objectives (OKRs). We often challenge the status quo and look for better technical solutions.

The senior members of the team are incredibly supportive and always share their expertise. This creates a great culture of learning and continuous improvement. Their guidance helps each team member grow both professionally and personally, strengthening the community spirit.

Junior members are encouraged to ask any questions. There are no stupid questions, only opportunities to learn. And of course, creating and sharing memes is our love language. ❤️

It's an open secret that the pay at trivago is not great compared to the industry. The company has taken some measures and initiatives recently to make up for the difference with other benefits programs. But there is still a big room for improvement.

We should continue bringing in talented professionals to have fresh perspectives in the mix. This is essential for our growth in teams and also as an organization. However, it’s also important to recognize and support the employees who dedicate themselves to producing high-quality work. Their contributions are invaluable and should not be overlooked.

Retention should remain a priority. Letting go of dedicated employees solely due to salary considerations can be a costly decision. The expenses and time involved in recruiting, onboarding, and training new hires often exceed the cost of retaining experienced team members. Investing in the people who have already proven their commitment brings long-term success.