About lastminute.com
Who We Are
Born in 1998, lastminute.com is a Swiss-based travel-tech group that helps more than 10 million travellers a year book flights, hotels, dynamic holiday packages and experiences in 40+ countries. Backed by proprietary technology and well-known brands such as lastminute.com, Bravofly and Rumbo, we simplify leisure travel with real-time packaging, flexible booking and transparent pricing.
As a publicly listed company on the Swiss stock exchange (SIX), we combine the innovation and agility of a tech start-up with the stability and resources of an established industry leader. Our platform processes millions of bookings annually, powered by sophisticated algorithms and a deep commitment to customer experience.
Our Values and Mission
Our culture is built on three core values that guide everything we do:
- #LiveBold – Make every second count and seize new ideas. We encourage calculated risks and bold thinking that pushes boundaries.
- #BeYourself – Celebrate individuality and diverse voices. Authenticity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords—they're how we work.
- #OwnIt – Take responsibility, learn fast, try again. We embrace failure as a stepping stone to innovation.
Our mission is to simplify, personalise and enhance every customer's journey by leveraging cutting-edge technology. We're building the future of leisure travel, one innovation at a time.
Our Team
We're 1,700+ people representing 50+ nationalities, working across 10+ countries from Chiasso to London and Madrid. Product managers, engineers, data scientists and travel experts collaborate in hybrid squads that value data-driven decision-making, rapid experimentation and fast delivery.
Our culture mixes start-up agility with the scale and stability of a SIX-listed company. We foster an environment where ideas flow freely, cross-functional collaboration is the norm, and every team member has a voice in shaping our products and services. Whether you're contributing to our platform architecture, optimising booking algorithms, or crafting customer experiences, you'll work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about travel and technology.
Why Work With Us
Work-Life Balance That Works
We pioneered the 4.5-day working week with a 36-hour full-time schedule and flexible hours. This isn't about cramming more work into fewer days—it's about respecting your time and trusting you to deliver results while maintaining a healthy life outside work.
Location Flexibility
Embrace true hybrid working: split your time between home and office, or work from any approved EU location for up to several weeks a year. We believe great work happens when you have the freedom to choose your environment.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous time off: 25+ vacation days plus a paid volunteering day to give back to causes you care about
- Travel perks: Exclusive travel and hotel discounts across all lastminute.com Group brands—perfect for team members who love to explore
- Professional development: Annual training budget, language courses and sponsored attendance at leading tech conferences
- Health and wellbeing: Private health insurance and employee assistance programme for your physical and mental health
- Modern equipment: Laptop of your choice and home-office budget to create your ideal workspace
- Community and connection: International hackathons, team off-sites and employee clubs spanning sports, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives
Our Commitment to Innovation
Technology is at our heart. We invest heavily in machine learning, personalisation engines, and real-time booking systems that set industry standards. Our engineering teams work with modern tech stacks, practice agile methodologies, and ship code that impacts millions of users. If you're passionate about solving complex problems at scale while maintaining work-life balance, lastminute.com offers the perfect environment to grow your career.
