Senior Software Engineer - Anonymous employee Skyscanner Employee Review

5.0
17 Oct 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lots of learning opportunities as it's a highly dynamic place to work in. In my experience you just don't find yourself doing the same thing for multiple years as you can either step up or find out that the company is reorganizing itself due to e.g. shifts in strategy. For me this is a pro at the end of the day. Being able to use cutting edge tech. Awesome dev enablement teams cranking out awesome and forward-looking internal tools for CI + CD, monitoring, alterting etc. I think the company is pretty mature in terms of thinking about what good engineering looks like. Putting something out to production for a feature your team owns is literally a matter of minutes which is a stark contrast from what I've seen at other companies so far.

Cons

Reorgs are fairly frequent and sometimes it's hard to let go of the things you were working on. Such situations also cause quite some overhead for the teams as ownership of services / features need to be transferred which can be a tough process at times. Still, probably better than just being overly rigid in structure. The company is in the process of learning how to operate well as a business as headcount and overall size scales. At times change management and communication feel suboptimal and messy. I'm positive that it'll work out but it definitely needs more work.

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5.0
30 Apr 2026
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Pros

Great culture. You truly get the sense that people care for one another and want the full team to succeed, not just individuals. High exposure to commercial strategy early on Even in junior roles, you’re not just pushing buttons, you're helping to solve complex challenges. That’s rare and valuable. Cross-functional visibility. You get a front-row seat to how product, commercial, and marketing intersect, especially in Ads. Good place to understand how a travel marketplace actually operates. Ownership culture (if you lean into it). If you’re proactive, you can carve out scope quickly. Global exposure. Working across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC) gives a broader view of how airlines and OTAs operate differently, which is useful for long-term career growth.

Cons

All the flexibility and benefits above come with the con of being a bit too flexible at times, leading to gaps in effective tooling and resource to tackle things in a timely manner. However, this is mitigated by the collaborative culture.

1.0
22 Feb 2026
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Pros

-Nice offices -Free snacks -When working home, pretty good -Decent pay but could be better

Cons

-They force you to come into the office unnecessarily when all of your work can be done from home -Toxic frat party culture, they have too many after work hour social events that feel mandatory -If you don’t partake in their social events you are alienated from advancing in the company since it’s a popularity contest and mostly based on favoritism -Impossible to transfer to another department or advance in any way, if you want to grow; hell even get a raise, don’t count on it (unless you are friends with the right people) -Incompetent managers with little people experience and fewer brain cells -Little to no diversity and lots of ignorance on these topics.

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Skyscanner Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It is clear that aspects of your time here did not meet your expectations, and that is taken seriously. The company operates a hybrid model with an average of two days per week in the office (eight per month). This approach is designed to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person collaboration, including stronger team connection, shared context, and opportunities for creativity and innovation. At the same time, there is recognition that individual circumstances vary, and flexibility remains an important principle. Social events are intended to be optional and inclusive. Some of our connection events such as breakfasts or lunches are hosted during working hours to ensure people can attend, and others, like our monthly socials, are hosted in the afternoon. In any case, colleagues are free to join or leave as they choose. These initiatives are designed to create opportunities for connection across teams rather than to influence progression or visibility. Progression and compensation decisions are based on performance, assessed through structured processes. These include calibration discussions involving cross-functional stakeholders and People partners trained to identify and challenge bias, with the aim of maintaining consistency and fairness. Diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a priority area. Dedicated teams work with leadership to implement policies and practices that support an inclusive environment and improve representation. This includes targeted efforts to increase diversity across different roles and levels, alongside ongoing work to strengthen awareness and capability across the organisation. Colleagues are encouraged to share feedback through both direct and anonymous channels so that gaps between intent and experience can be identified and improvements can continue, with the aim of enabling everyone to do their best work, grow, and feel a sense of belonging. Thank you for sharing your perspective; it is taken seriously and will be considered as part of ongoing efforts to shape the employee experience.
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