What it’s like to work at 50Hertz

2 people in tech rated 50Hertz on OutGeek. Scores are averages across the 10 Team of the Year categories and update as new ratings come in.

91 OUTGEEK SCORE / 100 Based on 2 ratings · #1 of 2 rated
STRONGEST AT
💻Tech team98
🌿Balance95
👩‍💻Women95
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ABOUT 50HERTZ

50Hertz runs the high-voltage electricity grid in northern and eastern Germany and is building the infrastructure for renewable power. Tech teams work on grid software, data and cybersecurity.

GOOD TO KNOW
●Moves a large share of Germany’s wind and solar power across the grid.
●Operates offshore grid links in the Baltic Sea.
●Plans to carry 100% renewable power in its grid area by 2032.
TECH STACK · FROM PUBLIC JOB POSTS
SAPPythonAzureSCADA systemsdata platforms
INDUSTRY
Energy · grid operator
HEADQUARTERS
Berlin, Germany
FOUNDED
2010 (as 50Hertz)
EMPLOYEES
~2,000
OWNERSHIP
Part of Elia Group
KNOWN FOR
Grid operation, energy transition
OFFICES
Berlin, Neuenhagen, Hamburg area
USUALLY HIRING
Grid engineers, IT and OT security, data, SAP
WORK STYLE
On-site and hybrid
WEBSITE
50hertz.com ↗
CAREERS
50hertz.com ↗ (main site)

Scores in all 10 categories

The same 10 categories as Team of the Year
OverallPayCultureBalanceWomenInnovationGrowthFlexibilityTech teamStartup
🏆 Best Company to Work For 83
💰 Best Compensation & Benefits 88
❤️ Best Company Culture 93
🌿 Best Work-Life Balance 95
👩‍💻 Best Company for Women in Tech 95
🚀 Most Innovative Company 83
📈 Best for Career Growth 93
🌎 Best Remote/Hybrid Workplace 93
💻 Best Tech Team 98
⚡ Best Startup to Work ForNot a startup —
WHAT PEOPLE SAY

True or false, at 50Hertz?

WORKING THERE
Friday deploys are off-limits.100%
Promotions come with a clear path.100%
Meetings end on time.50%
Managers back you when things go wrong.50%
Salary ranges are shared openly.100%
Women are well represented in leadership.100%
GETTING HIRED
The interview process was clear.50%
They replied within two weeks.100%
% of raters who said true

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FRESH ROLES · UPDATED DAILY
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“What’s the newest thing the team shipped, and what’s next?”Because Innovation is one of 50Hertz’s lower scores (83)
“What do the people who stay longest love about working here?”Because Overall is one of 50Hertz’s lower scores (83)

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Overall8383
Pay8888
Culture9393
Balance9595
Women9595
Innovation8383
Growth9393
Flexibility9393
Tech team9898
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Working at 50Hertz: FAQ

Is 50Hertz good for work-life balance?

50Hertz scores 95/100 for work-life balance on OutGeek, ranking #1 of 2 rated companies, based on 2 ratings.

What is 50Hertz best at?

People rate 50Hertz highest for tech team (98/100), work-life balance (95/100) and women in tech (95/100).

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