Apprenticeship – Computer Science Expert for System Integration

When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! Our leading metasearch engine is super fast and constantly optimized – enabling millions of travelers to compare hotel prices from hundreds of booking sites and find great deals in just a few clicks. We use cutting-edge technology, real-time auction, and machine learning techniques with petabytes of data to create an experience – time and money saved! In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn everyday, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry. At trivago you will find those who aren’t afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth. Join trivago, work with a great team, and grow with us!

Join us in making a difference

At the core of our mission to simplify hotel search and booking lies an experienced engineering team that drives innovation to take our metasearch engine to the next level. Join trivago as an Apprentice and gain valuable work experience needed for a successful career. 

Training salary per month

1st year of training: 1100€ (gross)

2nd year of training: 1200€ (gross)

3rd year of training: 1300€ (gross)

What you'll learn:

• How to work on projects, from small ones like configuring a database, to planet-scale Kubernetes deployments and upgrades
• How to run a worldwide website hosted on-premise + cloud over our computing centers in Asia, North America and Europe
• How to administer complex containerized infrastructure deployments
• How to maintain a smoothly running data center 
• How to manage and use machine learning models (AI)
• How to use the Google Cloud Platform at scale

What you'll need to thrive:

• Mittlere Reife or (Fach)Abitur (Study dropouts are also welcome) 
• German skills on a native level (C1) as this is required to pass the exams 
• Fluent communication in English, our company language
• Open-mindedness to work with all kinds of cultures and people 
• Motivation to learn new things every day in a fast-moving company
• Affinity to tech with a service-oriented mindset
• Current residence in Germany with an EU citizenship 
• Availability to start your apprenticeship on the 1st of September 2025

What you can look forward to: 

As you grow, so do we.

This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Likeminded, and provide workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and access to a fully-equipped campus library.

Life happens.

We offer paid vacation days during your employment, flexible working hours, and the chance to work remotely for selected days abroad. 

Enjoy your office days.

Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues in our canteen, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, stay healthy with our on-site gym and sports classes, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.