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Skyscanner

Skyscanner is a leading global travel marketplace that provides a comprehensive search engine for flights, hotels, and car rentals. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Edinburgh, the company has grown into a massive platform serving millions of travelers worldwide. It operates as an independent subsidiary of the Trip.com Group, maintaining its own brand identity and technological infrastructure while leveraging global resources to innovate in the travel tech space. In Spain, Skyscanner maintains a significant presence with a major hub in Barcelona, which serves as a critical center for engineering, product development, and data science. The company is known for its international and diverse work environment, frequently hiring talent from across the globe to support its multilingual platform. For international professionals, Skyscanner offers a modern tech culture, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work on high-scale products used by a global audience.

Edinburgh, UKTravel Tech1500 employeesFounded 2003Barcelonawww.skyscanner.net

Company History

Skyscanner was founded in 2003 in Edinburgh, Scotland, by Gareth Williams, Barry Smith, and Bonamy Grimes. It grew from a simple flight search tool into a global travel leader and was acquired by Trip.com Group (formerly Ctrip) in 2016 for approximately £1.4 billion.

For International Professionals

  • English is the primary working language across all global offices, including Barcelona.
  • The Barcelona hub is a core engineering center focusing on data platform, product design, and software development.
  • Skyscanner typically offers relocation assistance for specialized technical and leadership roles.
  • The company provides a 'work from anywhere' policy for up to 30 days per year to support international employees.
  • Offers a highly diverse environment with over 50 nationalities represented across their global workforce.

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