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37 Mitarbeiter:innen haben diesen Arbeitgeber mit durchschnittlich 4,4 Punkten auf einer Skala von 1 bis 5 bewertet.
30 dieser Mitarbeiter haben den Arbeitgeber in ihrer Bewertung weiterempfohlen.
The people! Supportive culture, smart colleagues, and a lot of trust and autonomy in day-to-day work.
Due to the fast-paced environment, it can take a bit of time to get used to changes. Some decisions happen quickly, which means you have to be adaptable. Not a bad thing per se, but definitely something to consider if you prefer a more static or slow-moving setup.
Very pleasant and respectful atmosphere, with a healthy balance between drive and collaboration. Ideas are welcomed and the general tone is open and positive.
Internally seen as modern and values-driven. People speak positively about the culture and mission. Probably still a bit under the radar externally.
For a growing SaaS company, the balance is great. Flexible working hours, remote-first setup, and a few weeks per year of “Work from Anywhere” make it easy to manage your time.
Great opportunities if you are motivated
Competitive salary, plus additional perks like virtual stock options, a meal subsidy, and public transport allowance. Feels fair and aligned with the market.
There are sustainability and social initiatives in place.
One of the biggest strengths! Colleagues are supportive, capable, and treat each other with kindness—across all departments and roles.
The team skews younger, but age doesn’t seem to impact how people are treated—everyone is respected. More age diversity could be a plus over time.
The managers I’ve worked with are approachable, fair, and genuinely invested in helping people grow. Goals are discussed openly and feel realistic.
Great office in Vienna with modern equipment and plenty of space. The remote setup is just as solid—tech and flexibility are both well supported.
Internal communication is structured and transparent. Regular company-wide updates and Q&A sessions with leadership help everyone stay informed.
The team is diverse and inclusive, with a strong representation of women in leadership roles. Different nationalities and backgrounds are clearly valued.
There’s a wide variety of projects and challenges. If you’re proactive, you’ll quickly be trusted with responsibility and ownership.
The atmosphere is very positive and dynamic. People are collaborative and motivated to achieve great things.
For a B2B SaaS scaleup, the balance is good. Work can be fast-paced, but flexible working hours and a fair flexitime policy help you manage your time well.
Great support for learning and development, including an L&D budget you can actively use for professional growth.
Strong team spirit! Colleagues support each other regardless of level or department.
Managers are approachable, supportive, and genuinely care about people’s development. Feedback is frequent and constructive.
Internal communication is open and transparent. Regular company updates, and access to leadership make it easy to stay aligned and informed.
Very inclusive and international workplace. High share of female leaders and an open culture that embraces diversity.
With the company evolving quickly, there’s always something new to learn or take ownership of. You’re encouraged to step up, lead initiatives, and drive real impact.
Flexible remote-first work culture
Friendly coworkers across departments
International projects and tools
Feedback not welcomed – seen as confrontation
HR avoided communication in conflicts; layoffs used instead of resolution
Termination process offered only two choices – both legally less favorable
Lack of age diversity – mostly young team, little professional experience
Train managers in leadership, feedback and emotional intelligence
Build a more diverse and age-inclusive team
Ensure HR mediates fairly instead of silently supporting termination decisions
Friendly at first, but feedback is discouraged. Open dialogue not welcome in every team.
Public image is modern and open – internal reality can differ.
Very flexible hours and a remote-friendly setup.
Development is largely self-driven or depends on your team lead's support. The 10% self-learning time is a great initiative
A bit more than collective agreement. Holiday/Christmas pay handled correctly.
Visible externally, but limited real action internally.
Generally good among peers – more challenging in direct reporting lines.
Few or not at all visible – little inclusion of more experienced professionals
Emotionally driven. Leadership not trained to handle feedback.
Good tech setup, remote-first environment worked well.
Difficult to give feedback without personal consequences. Escalations not addressed constructively. Sad to see such potential go to waste – the actual work was enjoyable and well-structured.
Team was very young – few to no older colleagues in sight. Experience diversity not reflected.
Varied, mostly operational.
I'm continually impressed by my colleagues - they're smart and put a lot of effort into what they do. The company is small, and sometimes i feel that if a really high-performing colleague were to depart then the company would strongly feel their absence, but for now, while the team is together, I feel that Meister can achieve its objectives.
My team is relatively small and has a good working atmosphere, with a complimentary skillset distribution
By SaaS company standards it's good
Naturally differences of opinion occur, but generally the final decision is a step forward and a step back
The Vienna office is very nice - if i were based in Vienna i would visit it frequently
The leadership team make a conscious efforts to keep employees as informed as possible
There are plenty of women in leadership positions across the company - the ratio is probably higher than in companies i've worked for in the past
There's plenty to do, the pace is fact, and the objectives are generally clear, but it helps to be a self-started and challenge the status quo sometimes
The working culture likely varies by department, but in my department, it’s excellent.
Working hours are quite flexible for nearly all roles. Remote work is available—even full-time if you prefer—and can be done spontaneously if something comes up. The office, however, is great, and its location on Mariahilfer Straße is convenient. There’s also a legal framework that allows for remote work from anywhere in the world for a few weeks each year.
Salary is fair. Plus you get quite a few extra benefits and a virtual stock option plan.
Circle Friendly Employer (CFE), first gold award in Vienna.
As mentioned, at least in my experience, this is exceptionally good.
Goals, both personal and company-wide, are discussed quarterly, with progress tracked in between. In my case, the goals are realistic and achievable. There’s plenty of freedom in my role, and my supervisor is very supportive, offering both guidance and practical help.
Beautiful Altba" office in Vienna with excellent equipment. Both MacBooks and Windows/Linux devices are available, along with 4K monitors. There’s also a sufficient budget for any additional equipment we may need, such as keyboards, headsets, and more.
Collaboration between coworkers and across departments is very friendly and supportive. Everyone tries to help each other reach shared goals. Expectations are clearly communicated, and we’re encouraged to meet them or to speak up early if any issues arise.
This depends significantly on the role. In my case, I have engaging goals and tasks that allow me to learn new things and grow. It’s always something different, so I never get bored.
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- I love working as part of a dynamic and fun team
- Really appreciate our very nice office and some of the perks we are getting
- My job is challenging me, but in a good way, and never gets boring
Not necessarily a bad thing, but I think the fast-paced environment might not be for everyone.
The job is quite fast-paced and demanding, but it offers a lot of flexibility with working hours and the option to work from home.
Definitely one of the best teams I have ever worked with. Everyone is considerate and eager to help out.
Everyone is definitely treated with respect. The majority of the team is quite young so it would be nice having a bit more of a diverse age range.
My manager is very considerate and eager to give me opportunities to grow.
The projects that I am working on are very varied, which can be quite challenging, but it is also very stimulating and gives me the opportunity to learn new things.
The company has a strong focus on professional growth, offering continuous learning opportunities. Additionally, the supportive and inclusive culture makes it a welcoming place for employees from all backgrounds.
The atmosphere in the IT department is very collaborative and positive, where everyone is encouraged to contribute and bring new ideas forward.
The company has a positive reputation in the industry for its commitment to quality and its people-first approach.
The company promotes a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility around working hours and a genuine understanding of personal needs.
There are clear paths for career progression, and the company encourages further education and training through various programs, including individual learning budget.
Compensation is competitive, and benefits like health insurance and additional perks contribute to employee well-being.
The company is committed to sustainability and regularly promotes green initiatives and social responsibility programs.
There is a strong sense of teamwork and mutual respect. Colleagues are always ready to support one another, which fosters a great collaborative spirit.
Older colleagues are respected for their experience and knowledge, and there is a healthy exchange of ideas across generations.
Supervisors are approachable, supportive, and focused on team growth. They regularly provide constructive feedback and are committed to the development of each team member.
The office is equipped with modern tools and technologies, which makes it easier to perform tasks effectively and efficiently. Also, the Vienna office has an amazing location right in the heart of the vibrant Mariahilfer Straße.
Communication is open and transparent, with regular check-ins and updates that keep everyone aligned and informed on key projects and goals.
The company values diversity and equality, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for everyone regardless of background.
We get to work on a variety of challenging projects, and there’s always something new to learn in the ever-evolving tech landscape here.
Meisterlabs does have its share of positives. The people are genuinely warm and there’s a good sense of camaraderie within teams. The benefits for employees are commendable and the central office location is convenient. However, these advantages are overshadowed by significant cultural and operational issues.
Leadership and Strategy: The company lacks a clear strategy, leading to constant changes and instability. Over the past year, there have been multiple departures in the leadership team, causing the sales team to adapt to more than one different leadership styles and strategic directions in just 12 months. Projects were often started, then abruptly redirected or abandoned, resulting in confusion and inefficiency.
Disproportionate Leadership to Staff Ratio: There is an imbalance in the number of leadership roles compared to executory staff. This has created a top-heavy structure that hampers effective decision-making and execution.
Overwhelmed Sales Team: The sales team, in particular, has been overwhelmed. With two key leaders working remotely from abroad while attempting to establish a sales presence in Austria, there has been a lack of cohesive and sustainable direction.
Sudden Terminations: Terminations often came without warning or explanation, adding to the overall uncertainty and lack of trust within the company.
In summary, while Meisterlabs offers some great benefits and has a friendly team environment, the lack of clear leadership and strategy, coupled with sudden changes and terminations, significantly undermines the potential for a sustainable and productive work environment.
I believe that decisive action is required, especially given the current economic situation, particularly concerning IT sales. Meisterlabs offers a good product, but in times like these, it may not be seen as an essential tool for businesses.
Strategic adjustments and a more stable leadership approach could help Meisterlabs better navigate these challenging times and maintain its relevance and value in the market.
- the individuals who joined Meister before all the layoffs started
- the salary is generally good or very good (not for people who joined before the investment)
- the office is beautiful and has everything you need or could possibly dream of
- cool product
- constant layoffs and a lack of accountability on a senior management level
- having let Meister turn into a company where people are afraid to speak up
- allowing corporate politics where individuals who kiss up to their superiors get better opportunities
- constant change of strategy and tactics = projects are stopped in the middle or close before the finish line. This way, nothing much ever gets done.
- pretending that constant layoffs are normal - do you really think anybody buys this?
- very high fluctuation
- micromanagement
- develop a clear strategy and stick to it for longer than 2 months
- stop telling people that there will be no more layoffs when they happen more or less on a monthly basis
- start taking accountability for mistakes that happened at the top level instead of making individual team members pay for them
- stop playing politics and giving more opportunities to team members and lower management who kiss up to their seniors
- be transparent in job interviews that it could be a fun, exciting and well-paid gig, but that chances are that it will last one year maximum no matter how well you perform or how hard you work - then people can make an informed decision whether this is what they want for themselves at this stage of their lives
It has been fun for a long time. The team sticks together, the office is beautiful and Meister organizes fun events.
The atmosphere has deteriorated since layoffs started in 2022. Now, there have been so many waves of "restructuring", "rightsizing" etc. and regular (about monthly) terminations that people either leave on their own terms, people have become numb and disassociate or they keep their heads down because they fear that they will be next. There are now more cases of diagnosed or suspected burn-out.
To add a bit more context to the layoffs: I believe no department has been spared so far and in almost all cases, layoffs were not performance-oriented (people with the highest sales numbers and the best performance evaluations were also laid off).
It depends on who you ask. I'd say that within the Austrian start-up bubble, Meister has a good reputation because the company did a lot of things well for a long time. Outside of this bubble, nobody knows Meister, so there's no good or bad image.
It really depends. There are people with weeks of overtime and others work exactly their contractual 38.5 hours per week. Meister is at least sticking to the law and you can use the hours you've built up as overtime, also entire days or weeks.
There is 10% time, but this is handled very differently in each team. Some may use it fully, others will not have time for it at all. In my case, I unfortunately never got to use it.
Meister pays (quite) well and I assume it will have to continue to do so because people don't come for the culture anymore. However, there has been an ongoing rumour that people who started before the investment still earn significantly less than their peers who joined after.
In terms of salary increases due to the collective agreement, Meister has not communicated as regularly and as clearly as me and several colleagues hoped for based on Meister’s general goal of transparency, so this feels a bit... unexpected?
See my comment about how elder team members and some people without an Austrian passport were treated during layoffs.
What makes Meister a great company are the individual team members. For a long time, people were hired not only for their skills and experience, but also for cultural fit and that paid of. It's easy to get along with your colleagues, they are smart, fun and usually really kind people.
There used to be team members above in their early 50s, but apart from that, there aren't any anymore. While they worked at Meister, my impression was that they were never treated differently in the sense of worse because of their age. However, not enough thought was given to them during the layoffs and that it might be harder for them to find new jobs. BTW this was also an issue for some people who moved to Austria to work at Meister.
For the longest time, Meister has been struggling to define where they want to go, which go-to-market strategy to follow and which target groups to address. This has led to a constant flip-flopping from one approach to another leading to many cancelled projects just before the finish line, high opportunity costs and frustration among the team. In combination with micro-management from top-level executives, this is a difficult situation to be in.
The lack of a strategy has been pointed out numerous times, but was never taken seriously. Instead, external consultants have been brought on. Their opinion was valued a lot higher than the opinion of entire teams of seniors. Meister now prefers to hire individuals from other SaaS companies in the productivity and collaboration space that come with "a playbook". It seems to me that the assumption is that just because the person worked at the competition, they automatically know more than any other person at Meister (no matter their seniority or experience) and that whatever was done at a competitor's, can be easily implemented at Meister and will automatically work. Obviously, this hasn't worked.
The office is really beautiful and located right on Vienna's busiest shopping street. This means that their are ample opportunities for grabbing lunch or coffee. The garden is also really beautiful.
I like that there are these nooks you can use when the open-plan office is too loud.
Meister has a high number of individuals with excellent communication skills. However, this is no longer seen as important for leadership positions as it used to be (e.g., verbal aggression from high-level executives to lower management, a high-level executive calling mental health "the responsibility of individuals" rather than the company during mental health awareness month, HR denying that there would be more layoffs when lower management asked for help on dealing with the anxiety in their departments and teams etc.). I want to be clear that in comparison to other companies, Meister at least communicates and often does so well. However, it seems that this is no longer deemed essential, which leads me to assume that things will go downhill.
Of course it's still better to be a white male like in almost every (SaaS) company, but in terms of skin color, origin and religious beliefs, my impression is that people are treated equally and fair. However, when you look at how many women are in senior leadership positions or how many people of color there are, well... It's still a SaaS company.
The work can be very exciting as the individuals you work with are very talented. What's less exciting is the constant stop-and-go motion due to frequent strategy changes, micromanagement or general fatigue after another round of layoffs.
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