Vantaggi
No hierarchical structure for Software Engineers. You have a people lead, but their actual purpose is unclear, as there are very limited promotion slots overall. From my personal perspective, the lack of strict reporting lines is actually a big plus: it allows engineers to focus on developing their skills without constant oversight or old-fashioned supervision, which can significantly speed up personal and technical growth. In my role, I was not required to work from the office. However, this varies a lot between projects, as each one handles remote work differently.
Svantaggi
Applying U.S.-centric policies to European countries is a major downside. Career development is currently (2025/2026) a gamble due to the very limited number of available positions and unclear long-term planning. It should be clear to everyone that this company is not a long-term career option: upward promotion is extremely limited, which means you may eventually get stuck at a mediocre salary level.