Trivago Recruitment: Unlocking a Six-Month Search

Discover how Trust in SODA filled a Kubernetes Systems Engineer role for Trivago in five weeks, after a six-month search had stalled.

5 Weeks to Fill 8 CVs in 2 Weeks Platform Engineering
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OUR SERVICE IN NUMBERS

Weeks to fill a role that had been open for six months.

CVs delivered within the first two weeks.

First-stage interviews held, leading to two final stages.

Trivago is a global travel technology platform helping millions of travellers compare accommodation options across more than 190 countries.

The Challenge

Trivago needed to secure a Kubernetes Systems Engineer, a critical hire that had remained open for six months.

Market conditions, location considerations and budget constraints had stalled progress.

The business needed a partner with genuine reach into specialist infrastructure talent.

The Solution

Trust in SODA combined market intelligence with deep access to specialist infrastructure talent.

Candidates were identified with both the required technical expertise and strong alignment to Trivago’s culture.

  • Market insights that reframed the search
  • Deep access to specialist Kubernetes and infrastructure talent
  • Cultural alignment weighted alongside technical skill

The Outcome

Eight CVs were delivered within two weeks, leading to six first-stage and two final-stage interviews.

The position was filled within five weeks, significantly reducing hiring delays and supporting the continued growth of Trivago’s platform engineering function.

Roles supported

Kubernetes Systems Engineer

“We’re really happy with the candidate quality right from the start of the process. From the market insights to the high-quality candidates and brand representation, we’re very happy with the quality of service.”

Trivago

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