Collaborative Environment with Evolving Workplace Expectations - Software Engineer II Skyscanner Employee Review

3.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

The company has a strong and collaborative culture, with supportive colleagues. Engineers are often given a good level of autonomy, which allows teams to move quickly and produce high-quality work when priorities are clear. The business also puts effort into creating a positive employee experience through office perks, social events, and well-maintained working spaces that make day-to-day work enjoyable. There is also a strong focus on innovation, particularly around adopting new technologies and AI-driven tools.

Cons

The company can undergo frequent organisational or team changes driven by business and location requirements, which may create uncertainty for some employees. Hybrid working expectations have become more emphasised over time, and office attendance policies is strongly recommended. There is also a noticeable push toward AI adoption across the organisation, with employees encouraged to actively engage with AI tools and initiatives as part of performance and career development expectations. As priorities shift quickly in a fast-moving environment, long-term stability and planning can sometimes feel less predictable. Career progression can sometimes feel less clearly defined, particularly in larger or fast-moving organizations where expectations for promotion may vary between teams and managers. Advancement often depends heavily on visibility, advocacy, and managerial support, which can make the process feel inconsistent for employees who are performing well but may not actively self-promote.

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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
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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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