Internal Growth Feels Like an Illusion - Senior Software Engineer Zalando Employee Review

3.0
Apr 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Talented and collaborative colleagues - great work life balance - interesting technical challenges

Cons

- Internal promotions are not as advertised – The company claims to support internal career growth, but in reality, applications for leadership roles are rejected outright without discussion or feedback. Employees who have spent years preparing for the next step find themselves stuck with no clear path forward. - Lack of transparency in hiring practices – While internal employees are told they can apply for promotions, actual job postings often require prior experience that is impossible to gain internally without structured support. - No clear development path – There's no formal training or mentorship to bridge the gap between senior engineering roles and management positions. Theoretical trainings are available but no hands-on opportunity.

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5.0
Jan 17, 2025
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Cons

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4.0
Aug 1, 2024
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Pros

Smooth and interactive, had a great experience

Cons

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