Lab49 Software Developer reviews

4.5

89% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)
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Roman Trachtenberg

90% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Lab49 with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Lab49 is rated 21% above average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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24 reviews
5.0
21 Jan 2025

Above average consultancy

Recommend
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Pros

This is a consultancy, so the work you do, the team you're in, and even your timezone heavily depend on the project you're assigned to. This can be both a pro and a con. Some people enjoy having different projects each year, while others may not, but this is inherent to this type of company. I believe Lab49 is one of the better consultancies in the Hungarian market. They have a nice office, support a lot of remote work, and offer a fairly competitive salary. Yearly raises depend heavily on the company's performance and market conditions. Sometimes they're better, sometimes not, but the company does make an effort to provide raises that keep up with the market, even for existing employees.

Cons

Career growth opportunities are quite limited, largely due to the nature of consultancy work, and you can reach the ceiling fairly quickly. While the company tends to provide yearly salary raises, the process behind determining the amount is not transparent at all.

5.0
27 Nov 2024

Top-notch consultant firm

Recommend
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Pros

The company is supportive on personal growth, providing opportunities that you can achieve, work on during or in-between projects. The company hires the best of the bests, so every collegue is smart and you can learn a lot from them if that is important, otherwise if you are experienced you may just share and laugh. The BUD office is amazing, there is also a "mars" stone at the end, it has view on the Danube, billiard and table tennis zone. There are neat and fun team events organized multiple times in a year in the city, and yearly outside. Also game-nights are organized (so you can have fun, meet people during card/board games) after office. Knowledge sharing sessions are organized as Lab Acadamy, where you can also bring your own presentation, or just listen in. You may work also a lot of times remotely. Some projects may have the opportunity for travel abroad to clients. Management is also honest, professional and understanding.

Cons

As a consultant firm you may land every year into a new project to different clients (with different rules, limitations, diverse teams) so you need to be flexible to such changes and manage the psychological part also if you don't get to be taken up to a new project immediately.

4.0
11 Sept 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where everyone's ideas are valued. There is a strong emphasis on work-life balance, with flexibility to accommodate different needs. Leadership is approachable and supportive, encouraging open communication across all levels. The company invests heavily in learning and development, offering ample opportunities to enhance technology skills through courses, workshops, and mentorship programs. The team is driven by innovation, with a focus on adopting the latest tech tools and best practices. There are clear career development paths, especially for those eager to advance their technical expertise.

Cons

The fast-paced environment can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for new joiners still getting used to the culture. Due to the constant need to keep up with new technologies, the workload can occasionally be intense. Cross-team communication can sometimes be challenging, as departments work at different paces.

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