222 Mitarbeiter haben diesen Arbeitgeber mit durchschnittlich 4,7 Punkten auf einer Skala von 1 bis 5 bewertet.
204 Mitarbeiter haben den Arbeitgeber in ihren Bewertungen weiterempfohlen. Der Arbeitgeber wurde in 9 Bewertungen nicht weiterempfohlen.
Alle Bewertungen durchlaufen den gleichen Prüfprozess - egal, ob sie positiv oder negativ sind. Im Zweifel werden Bewertende gebeten, einen Nachweis über ihr Arbeitsverhältnis zu erbringen.
I like my colleagues, the spirit and the get-togethers at the office and outside of it.
Every half year, one gets to give and receive feedback from colleagues to get better in hers or his areas of work - pretty great since everybody is honest to each other and really wants to help you improve.
My colleagues like to work at Netlight and one sees this when talking to them. Furthermore, the clients we have like to work with us which can be seen in long-running projects and a happy customer one loves to go to in the morning.
You only work the hours you have in your contract at the client. So normally no overtime at the client. The thing you take extra hours for is stuff at the Netlight office - presentations, meetings and so on. That's on top of your regular work-time but it's up to you on how you participate in Netlight events. Vacation is something that must be coordinated with both your client and Netlight, but that's normal for consulting businesses.
Time for further education besides internal events is something Netlight can work on, since one does not get a "budget" for yearly conferences/workshops/etc that can be visited externally and what you can see in other companies. Leveling inside the company has rules that apply to everybody and one gets clear information on why you did not level inside of Netlight and what needs to be done to make this happen. This is very open and transparent from what I experienced so far. Nobody has to negotiate terms, it's a common salary that is divided in different steps that one can reach/be in.
Having a multi-national company not all decisions might be influenced by you but somebody will have taken part in the decision making. A lot of other things are discussed with everyone who likes to get into those processes, resulting in a environment that you were able to actively shape.
This highly depends on the client you're working on.
Communication is key and so it's a big part of Netlight. We get information on what is going on and
The salary is good and it's on my bank account punctually.
That's one of the core values of Netlight. They are always trying to get everyone on board, regardless of gender or anything else.
Being a consultancy, it's not always easy to get your dream assignment - but everybody tries to get you as close to it as possible. Maybe you won't get it in the first assignment, but they sure try to improve your challenges.
Entrepreneurship wird stark gefördert und geschätzt.
Wenn ich Verbesserungsvorschläge habe, treffen diese bei Netlight immer auf ein offenes Ohr.
Natürlich kann es je nach Projektphase ein bisschen steigt werden, aber man wird dann auch ermutigt Überstunden in kommenden eigene
Durch die spannenden Projekt Herausforderungen ermöglicht Netlight eine kontinuierlich steile Weiterentwicklung.
Sehr starkes Bewusstsein mit Veggie-First und Train-First Richtlinien. Außerdem ein starkes Engagement in Pro Bono Projekten.
Mit jedem meiner Kollegen verbringe ich gerne auch meine Freizeit
Sehr starke DEI Initiative!
Trust-first environment with open-door policy and senior support fosters collaboration and growth.
it can be tough, because there is so much to do here. But you choose your pace. And i am not talking about the basics like vacations plans, family etc. those are given. But more about all the fun and interesting activities that are happening. Sometimes it's hard to say no to them ;)
you are in charge. For me this is a 5, but definitely it's also tough sometimes to define and pursue your path. You get the support you want for sure, but you need the drive to push it through yourself
climate first, train first, veggie first, partnerships with climate organization just to name a few
There will always be a partner in crime for whatever it might be: Feedback, a tough project challenge, a podcast you want to get going, an event you want organize, the book you wanted to read together with peers...
Netlighters are driven by equity and inclusion on all levels, not only when it comes to age.
Leaders lead by example, offering active mentoring and guidance without the bias on "how somebody should be" but with an open-mind for diverse career paths and passions. Everyone works towards the common goal of a successful Netlight and its clients.
we recently moved to an even nicer office. A beautiful place to work and spend time.
We are working on it with a lot of passion. I don't think that there is any company at a 5 those days, so it would be insane to claim it here.
As a consultant you are encouraged to challenge yourself with new roles and tasks and shall not be restricted to defined deliveries
Everyone is friendly and supportive. The company is on average on the younger side of the spectra, which brings energy into it.
Cool and good vibes in the company. Think this is one of the strengths.
A lot up to you, it is easy to spend more time than what you need to so gotta be careful. No travelling really required or so.
A bit up to you, but there is a lot of growth opportunity with all different client assignments as well as internal initiatives. It comes down to what you are interested in.
Never complained on salary compared to work effort.
We are donating money every year to organisations that work for good causes instead of christmas gifting. On top of that we collaborate with some of the world's top NGOs to co-develop new digital products to help them.
A lot of colleagues has found friends for life in the company. No sharp elbows in my experience, but rather the opposite.
Not so much older colleagues that are being employed new to the company, but the ones that has been with the company for a long time enjoy a good status in it.
Very good relationship with my mentor.
New office, always updated tech equipment depending whether you are developer or management consultant.
Communication often happens de-centralised and as such, this can create the feeling of randomness. On the other hand bigger themes and strategic directions are clearly communicated across the full company and your mentors.
Got external auditing for DEI topics, and good rating. With that said there is also management attention on how to improve even further.
Always have had a lot of different cool assignments.
- Fokus auf die individuelle Person. Jeder Mensch ist anders und das wird hier auch so verstanden. Man formt seinen Weg bei Netlight selbst und ist selbst dafür verantwortlich, was man daraus macht!
- Guter Zusammenhalt, viel Unterstützung. Egal zu welchem Thema, man findet intern immer jemanden, mit dem/der man sich unterhalten kann und Hilfe erhält.
- Offene Kultur. Jede Person ist nur eine Slack-Nachricht entfernt, man muss ihr nur schreiben (und erhält sicher eine nette Antwort zurück)
Ein klarerer Interview-Prozess. Eine Einladung zum Kaffee sollte nicht als "verstecktes" Interview missverstanden werden. Auch wenn das den Einstieg sehr viel entspannter macht, könnte das von Kandidaten missverstanden werden.
Sehr offene und willkommenheißende Arbeitsatmosphäre. Die Kollegen sind sehr freundlich und interessiert. Feedback wird hier groß geschrieben, sei es in geschriebener Form oder einfach direkt über einen Kaffee.
Netlight ist genau so wie es sich nach außen gibt. Ein junges, hippes Unternehmen, welches versucht coole Projekte bei Unternehmen aufzubauen. Es ist sich gegenüber auch ehrlich, dass das vielleicht nicht immer klappt und manche Projekte mehr "Standard" Software-Entwicklung sind, aber auch das wird offen kommuniziert.
Die Arbeitszeiten halten sich im 40-Stunden pro Woche Rahmen. Selten kann es stressige Zeiten auf dem Projekt geben, aber es wird darauf geachtet, dass man dann in den weniger stressigen Zeiten auch entsprechend weniger arbeitet um auf die 40-Stunden wieder zu kommen.
Am Ende ist vieles Eigenverantwortung, da die Stunden zwar reported werden müssen, dies aber vor allem zum Billing verwendet wird und nicht zur Kontrolle der Mitarbeiter.
Bisher konnte ich meinen Urlaub immer genau so legen, wie ich es wollte. Dazu habe ich lediglich mit meinem Mentor und meinem Projekt abgesprochen, wann ich weg bin und das war's. Keine langen Anträge, super easy und flexibel. :)
Fokus liegt auf der Weiterentwicklung jeder einzelnen Person. Zweimal im Jahr gibt es dedizierte "Alignments", in welchen die Mitarbeiter Feedback einsammeln, reflektieren und gemeinsam mit ihren Mentoren sprechen, ob sie "leveln" oder was noch fehlt. Die Entscheidungen werden nicht im stillen Kämmerchen, sondern offen und nachvollziehbar getroffen.
Zu Beginn ist das Gehalt zwar kompetitiv im Consulting-Bereich aber als SWE bei Amazon, Google und Co. erhält man deutlich mehr. Das ist aber nur zu Beginn so. Die Gehaltsentwicklung ist bei Netlight nämlich linear und sehr transparent.
Innerhalb von drei Jahren hat sich mein Gehalt von 62.000 auf 98.000 Euro entwickelt und da haben viele meiner Freunde bei anderen Unternehmen noch immer auf der gleichen Gehaltsstufe gearbeitet wie zu Beginn ihrer Arbeit dort.
Zusätzlich bietet Netlight die Möglichkeit eines Sabbaticals an, was von vielen genutzt wird.
Train first policy -> Lieber nicht fliegen und den Zug bevorzugen. Das bedeutet auch, dass viele den Nachtzug nehmen um von A nach B zu kommen.
Veggie first policy -> Bei Firmen-Events gibt es fast kein Fleisch.
Außerdem gibt es eine Kooperation mit GoClimate, wobei jedes Commitment eines jeden Mitarbeiters mit 10€ an Spenden gesponsert wird.
Zusätzlich spendet Netlight einmal im Jahr an einen wohltätigen Zweck. 2023 wurden 100.000 Euro an das WFP Innocation Accelerator gespendet. Im Jahr davor konnten die Mitarbeiter selbst auswählen, an welche Kleinstorganisationen sie über MilkyWire spenden wollten.
Sehr ehrliche und gegenseitig unterstützende Zusammenarbeit. Man versucht sich gegenseitig zu helfen und gibt ehrliches Feedback, sodass sich der/die Gegenüber auch wirklich weiter entwickeln kann.
Netlight ist schon ein sehr junges Unternehmen. Die meisten Kolleg/innen starten nach dem Master (und wenigen Jahren Berufserfahrung) hier. Von daher ist "älter" hier relativ zu sehen.
Generell ist es so, dass je länger man dabei ist, desto integrierter ist man und langdienende Kolleg/innen werden dank ihrer Erfahrungen sehr geschätzt.
Ich habe einen Mentor, der mein erster Ansprechpartner ist für alle Fragen. Mit ihm treffe ich mich regelmäßig und wir überlegen gemeinsam, welche Kompetenzen ich entwickeln muss um meine Karriere fortzuführen.
Davon abgesehen gibt es keine wirklich hierarchische Struktur, ich unterhalte mich genauso mit Personen, die Partner sind, wie mit Personen, die vor wenigen Monaten begonnen haben.
Super Equipment, schönes Office. Es wird sehr auf Ergonomie am Arbeitsplatz geachtet mit vielen Screens und vielen Telefon-Boxen um andere nicht zu stören.
Es gibt vierteljährliche company-wide Meetings, in welchen der aktuelle Stand des Unternehmens kommuniziert werden. Außerdem kann man intern die aktuelle Utilization-Rate pro Office und auch insgesamt (also wie viele Consultants gerade auf einem Projekt sind) einsehen und erhält somit immer einen guten Eindruck, wie es gerade um die Firma steht.
Auch wenn die betriebswirtschaftliche Sicht in den Kommunikationen keine allzu große Rolle spielt, hat man das Gefühl gut informiert zu sein.
De facto ist es aber so, dass man, wenn man mehr Informationen haben möchte, sich selbst darum kümmern muss. Explizit vorbehalten werden sie aber nicht.
Die Aufgaben hängen ganz vom Projekt ab. Insgesamt hat man einen großen Einfluss, auf welches Projekt man kommt, aber einmal auf dem Projekt kann es natürlich sein, dass sich die Aufgaben ändern oder man mal etwas flexibler sein muss.
Letztendlich wird ein großer Wert darauf gelegt, dass man sich in die gewollte Richtung weiterentwickelt & wenn das Projekt das nicht mehr hergibt, wird man beim Wechseln des Projektes von vielen Seiten aus unterstützt.
- die positive Atmosphäre
- viele Menschen, die einem etwas beibringen wollen
- kein hire/fire approach, sondern organisches Wachstum
- Interesse, sich immer weiterzuentwickeln als Unternehmen
- man merkt viel von der schwedischen Kultur
- viele unterschiedliche Kunden unterschiedlicher Größe/Industrien
- viel Unterstützung vom Mentor/Coach
- schnelle Karriere, wenn man motiviert ist viel zu erreichen
- wenn man klassische Hierarchien gewohnt ist und eher konservative Unternehmen mag, wird man bei Netlight sich eher schwer zurecht finden
Man muss sich dran gewöhnen keinen klassischen Chef zu haben, sondern sich ein Netzwerk aufzubauen. Wenn man das aber geschafft hat, ist es sehr viel angenehmer als in einem hierarchischem Unternehmen.
Freundiche Menschen; Insbesondere wenn man frisch von der Uni kommt kann man viel lernen.
Kein Home-Office; Gehalt ist nicht kompetitiv wenn man als Software Engineer sehr gut ist; sobald man Senior ist, gibt es weniger Lernmöglichkeiten
- interessante Aufgaben und Klienten
- Größtenteils nette Kollegen
- keine Transparenz und nur oberflächlicher Support, welche Schritte notwendig sind, um in der Karriere den nächsten Schritt zu gehen
- indirekter Druck und Erwartung ins Office zu kommen und an Events teilzunehmen
- von consultants wird erwartet auch Teil des Sales beim Kunden zu machen
- Hierarchie ist spürbar (erst Sales, dann Talent, dann Consultants)
- resource verschwenderisch in gewissen Aspekten
- Optionen des Carsharings
- Zuschuss zum Sportangebot/Wellness
Ok mit negativen touch. Druck wird erzeugt
Ausbaufähig. Hier wird aussortiert, wer nicht dazu passt und nicht mitziehen kann
Überdurchschnittlich aber hängt von der Auslastung ab
Abhängig vom Vorgesetzten, wie viel Zeit er in dich investieren kann. Musst selbst schwimmen lernen
Neuste Geräte nach Wunsch
Könnte transparenter sein. Vielen oberflächlich behandelt
Diverse Kollegen
Coole Clients
The ambiance is quite pleasant. If you're working from the Netlight office, you'll find that everyone is exceptionally supportive and willing to offer valuable insights. However, if you're situated at the client's office, the atmosphere may vary depending on the client's environment.
The perception of Netlight varies depending on who you ask. Within our client base, we enjoy a very positive image, and being assigned to one of our clients is seen as an esteemed opportunity, often met with a warm welcome. However, beyond our client landscape, we are relatively unknown. When you mention Netlight to those unfamiliar with the company, it's often met with little recognition. We're seen as just another consultancy, especially when compared to well-known names like McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. If you were to apply to a FAANG company or any other major tech firm, it's likely that people would have never heard of Netlight.
As you climb the management ladder, the work-life balance notably deteriorates. While there is a contractual obligation to dedicate 40 hours to the client, taking on a management role brings additional responsibilities. This includes mentoring a group of around 4-6 individuals, conducting interviews, coaching colleagues from different projects, participating in sales meetings, driving internal initiatives at Netlight, and engaging in business planning and strategy sessions for your projects. All of these tasks are technically in addition to your 40-hour workweek. The expectation is that you make it work and assess your "impact" at the client based on results rather than mere hours worked. This practice can be perceived as unethical and is not transparently communicated to the client. If you desire a standard 40-hour workweek, you must manage these Netlight-related responsibilities within your client-working hours, or else you'll find yourself realistically working closer to 50 hours per week or more.
The experience at Netlight is quite satisfying as a junior. However, as you progress into more senior roles, your responsibilities tend to shift towards management and involvement in projects that may not be as intellectually challenging. There's mostly the possibility of handling challenging situations, like firefighting, particularly when dealing with complex or demanding clients.
It really depends on how you position Netlight. If you view it as a body leasing company that provides engineers to clients, the compensation is quite lucrative, especially when you reach a managerial role. After about 4-5 years, it's possible to nearly double your income (starting at 60k), easily reaching around 110-115k, which I find impressive considering the work we do.
However, when you compare it to other consulting firms, especially in senior or managerial positions, there might be room for improvement. It really depends on who you're comparing yourself to. Personally, I believe the compensation is substantial.
Considering the company's size, the sustainability initiatives are quite commendable. There's a strong focus on promoting plant-based diets, with a preference for vegetarian or even vegan food at company events. The "train first" policy is encouraged whenever feasible, reducing the reliance on air travel. Additionally, CO2 offsetting is provided as a benefit. However, it's worth noting that there's still a significant amount of air travel, particularly among the partners who are the largest contributors to CO2 emissions within the company.
I truly appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie where people are always willing to support one another. Whether it's requesting a phone call, reaching out on Slack, or even scheduling time during meal breaks or evenings, there's an eagerness to lend a hand, and it typically happens without any competitive undertones. The sense of unity and helpfulness among Netlighters is what has made me stay with the company.
At Netlight, the practice is to not hire senior professionals, primarily due to the challenge of "shaping" them to align with the Netlight culture. Career progression at Netlight predominantly revolves around one's comprehension of the company's values and the ability to convey them to junior colleagues. It requires time to fully grasp this dynamic, and, as a result, the investment in onboarding seniors with different mindsets who must assimilate the Netlight ethos is considered too high. It's somewhat unfortunate because I believe that Netlight could derive significant benefits from the fresh perspectives and experience that senior professionals from external backgrounds could bring.
Regarding age diversity, I can't provide much insight, as the workforce at Netlight remains predominantly youthful, with the oldest employees likely in their early to mid-forties.
At Netlight, there isn't a traditional hierarchical structure with "bosses." Instead, mentors take on the role of guiding your career development within the company. However, these mentors typically lack formal training in mentorship. What's notable is that individuals advance to managerial positions rather quickly, typically within around 3.5 years, and start supervising others without prior training or extensive experience in this capacity. Many of them are still in their mid to late twenties and relatively junior in their roles.
Mentorship is largely learned on the job, and it's uncommon to collaborate with your mentees on projects. Consequently, your assessment of their progress is based on feedback from others and the information they share with you. Given that mentors are also juggling numerous additional responsibilities, they often have limited time to dedicate to mentoring and staying on top of things. Attempting to fulfill all these duties would result in excessive overtime for them.
The office is undeniably impressive, situated in a prestigious location at the heart of Munich, and it's something worth boasting about. Recruiters, salespeople, and partners find it a paradise and a wonderful place to work from. However, for consultants, it's a different story. There's minimal space for them to effectively carry out their work. The environment is often too noisy, and the workspaces lack the necessary amenities for optimal productivity.
The new office, in reality, isn't tailored for consultants, and it has been explicitly communicated that consultants should return to the client's office. This directive, however, presents challenges as clients have shifted towards remote or hybrid work arrangements, leaving Netlight consultants occupying empty offices at the client site, which is not a practical solution.
Communication has undergone some shifts with the significant growth of the Munich office. A few years ago, the communication structure appeared to be more horizontally oriented, whereas now it frequently flows from abvoe. This means that even if you hold a management position, information often comes from higher-ranking individuals, such as partners and board members. You are then tasked with conveying this information to your mentees, the individuals under your responsibility, while also representing the employer's perspective, as this is the expected approach.
In my personal opinion, I believe that Netlight is doing exceptionally well in this regard. There is a strong emphasis on the advancement of females in their careers, with a focus on establishing female role models in management. This initiative serves as an inspiration for younger talents seeking mentors and leaders to look up to.
The work environment is highly liberal, and I find it to be one of the most welcoming places I have ever worked in. Additionally, the company prioritizes the needs of parents, offering services like a dedicated kita and counting parental leave as valuable time spent in your career. This approach ensures that individuals do not fall behind professionally while still being able to focus on their family responsibilities.
This dynamic has evolved over time, influenced by factors like the office's size, the impact of COVID, and the current economic downturn and netlights plans to growh from 2000 to 7000 people. As a result, projects have become considerably less appealing for senior professionals, offering limited opportunities for competence growth. The clients are major players in the industry, but the projects lack the intrigue found in either the domain or the technical challenges they present.
For junior engineers, there's still ample opportunity to benefit from the network and resources Netlight provides. However, as you advance to more senior roles, the availability of mentors and opportunities for learning diminishes. This is especially apparent in Munich, where the office's growth relies on securing major clients. Unfortunately, the number of startups or innovative companies in the region tends to decline over time, primarily due to the natural dynamics of growth and stability.
I've been with Netlight for five years now, and it has been an incredible journey. The ever-changing environment here has been a catalyst for rapid personal and professional growth. The diversity of projects and domains we work in is remarkable. It's always exciting to embrace new challenges and explore different industries.
However, what truly sets Netlight apart is its people. Working alongside so many dedicated and talented professionals who are always willing to share knowledge and collaborate makes the experience truly enriching.
One highlight of my time at Netlight was a 6-month sabbatical, for which I'm immensely grateful. This opportunity for personal growth speaks volumes about the company's commitment to its employees.
We are constantly trying to change the points we are not 100% satisfied with. Something I have thought of is to have one day in a month where we're not sold to the client but can work on Netlight-related topics or a personal project. Let's see if we can make this happen.
One down-side of Netlight is that you will work 40 hours a week and will need to do interviews, sales meetings and non-client-related stuff next to your engagement at the client. However, it's something I really enjoy so I don't see it as huge problem.
Most of the employees are in their 30ies, this can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on how you see it. I like the young feeling of this company.
The mentoring program doesn't feel like a bossy relationship but rather a professional coaching.
Simply great place to work
Knowledge Sharing is one of the main advantages of working at Netlight.
The Diversity, Equity and Integrity policies at Netlight are absolutely great.
Usually, we try to select interesting projects for our consultants. But of course it can happen that a project doesn't fit Netlight.
So verdient kununu Geld.