Struggling on finding its next growth engine. - Senior Software Engineer Skyscanner Employee Review

3.0
Jan 14, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Still can making money through its current business model, via it is big traffic from Flight.

Cons

1. Lacks the motivation and guts to identify its second growth engine. 2. But it creates the impression that they are actively doing something. 3. A husband-and-wife duo runs the only two tribes in one specific location. Employees have complained about being bullied by one but cannot request a rotation, as the other tribe is ruled by the spouse.

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Skyscanner Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, as we’re always striving to improve and create a better environment for our employees. We’d like to address a specific point in your review regarding the claim of a husband-and-wife duo leading the tribes in one location. This is not compatible with our company structure. Our culture does not permit conflicts of interest in leadership roles, and our matrix organisational framework, combined with performance management policies, makes it impossible for individuals to hinder career growth. If there are concerns or misunderstandings related to this, we encourage employees to speak directly with our People Team or their managers to ensure clarity and resolve any issues. Regarding your feedback about identifying a second growth engine, we understand the importance of diversification and innovation for sustained success. Our company strategy is designed to actively identify opportunities to expand and invest in new growth areas, and we encourage employees to contribute ideas and initiatives that support this effort. We take any instances or allegations of bullying very seriously. We have processes in place to ensure all employees feel safe, supported, and heard. Please reach out to People Team to talk your concerns through and seek guidance. We value your input and remain committed to creating a positive and transparent workplace for all employees.

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5.0
Apr 30, 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
Feb 22, 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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