Work at Web Summit

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This general application role invites ambitious candidates to explore various internal business innovations, including Software Engineering and Data Science.
About us: How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal. And we’re just getting started.  We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter. To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.  Web Summit is a platform for the next generation of Startups to grow and flourish on the global stage. From the start of our companies journey, Web Summit has also fostered incredible talent within the business, who have thrived and progressed our company in innovative ways, before going on to outstanding careers globally. We want to continue these success stories! This general application role is designed for aspirational talent, that we can plug into the many areas of internal business innovation that we have. From Software Engineering, Event Production, Customer success, Analytics, Data Science and Sales to name a few, there might a role and career path for you. As part of this application, we want you to also include a 3 minute pitch video telling us about yourself and what makes you stand out. What we like to see:
  • A strong academic background. A degree, Masters or PHD is ideal.
  • Demonstrated leadership and initiative. For example, a leadership role in a student society, leading a major project, or being an entrepreneur.
  • A commitment to continuous learning. Show us how you actively develop new skills, whether through online courses, certifications, or personal projects.
  • Proven collaboration examples. How do you work with diverse groups, such as on group projects, sports teams, or volunteer efforts.
  • Outstanding problem-solving abilities. Tell us about a time you faced a significant challenge and how you solved it.
  • High achievements outside of education. We're particularly interested in candidates who have excelled in areas like:
  • Competitive sports: Representing your school, club, or country at a high level.
    Creative pursuits: Winning awards for your art, music, or writing.
    Volunteering or community work: Leading a successful charity drive or making a significant impact on a community project.
    Entrepreneurial ventures: Successfully launching and running a small business or a non-profit.
  • An eagerness to innovate. We want to see your curiosity and a desire to challenge the status quo.
  • Benefits and perks:

    - Hybrid-working model open to all employees.
    - Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
    - Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)
    - A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
    - Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
    - Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.
    - Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
    - Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year


    At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.

    Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

    • Flexible Work Hours: Hybrid-working model open to all employees.
    • Health Insurance: Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
    • Learning Budget: A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
    • Other Benefit: Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
    • Wellness Stipend: Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year.

    Founded in 2009, by Paddy Cosgrave, David Kelly and Daire Hickey, Web Summit was originally held in Dublin, Ireland, until 2016, when it moved permanently to Lisbon.

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