At Hipo.ro, we've made it our mission to track and showcase the newest tech entrants in the Romanian market each year. Since launching this initiative in 2022, we’ve highlighted companies like MassMutual Romania, Booking Holdings and Revolut, giving professionals a closer look at the key players shaping Romania’s tech landscape.
Now, in our third edition, we’re continuing this tradition by bringing you the most promising tech companies to watch in 2025.
This year, we're excited to introduce AD/01 as the main partner for this edition. AD/01 - part of Ahold Delhaize, is a cutting-edge tech studio shaping the future of food retail through innovation and technology.
With the IT industry experiencing a more measured pace in the past year, it's even more essential to closely watch the new technology centers that have entered Romania. These companies bring fresh opportunities, innovation, and long-term career potential. If you're thinking about a career shift into tech or exploring new opportunities, knowing which companies are making waves can give you a real advantage.
We’re confident that these companies will open doors for professionals at all levels, offering exciting projects and fresh perspectives. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve put together a list of noteworthy companies that have set up operations in Romania since 2022.
We know the list is not complete and we are counting on your support to help us with your suggestions.
If you know other tech companies which deserve a place in our list just drop us an e-mail at angajatori@catalyst.ro.
We’re AD/01, part of Ahold Delhaize, an innovation hub serving 9 countries and catering to more than 10 million shoppers daily.
As big fans of innovation, we like technology where we can see it, on our plates. Our mission is to help people live better lives, enhancing their daily food and shopping experiences. Moreover, we aim to revolutionize the food retail industry through cutting-edge technology, we want to solve real challenges, whether it's refining the supply chain management, improving digital customer interactions, or creating seamless customer journeys from order to delivery.
The innovation hub is driving significant advancements in customer experience and operational efficiency, setting new standards for customers worldwide. This fall, AD/01 expands its presence with the inauguration of new offices in Bucharest’s Timpuri Noi Square, positioning itself at the heart of Romania’s booming tech ecosystem.
“As a technology company within the one of the world’s largest retail groups, we are at the forefront of digital transformation in food retail,” said Adnan Olmez, General Manager of AD/01. “Our mission is to innovate and create shopping experiences that prioritize healthy choices, accessibility, speed, and sustainability. We are excited about the impact our projects will have on enhancing customer satisfaction and driving business growth.”
250 employees by the end of 2025
As AD/01 continues to expand, the company is actively recruiting, aiming to hire top talent by the end of the year. Open roles include Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, Front-End Developer, Q.A. Automation Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Data Engineer, SAP consultants, Platform Engineer, Business Analyst, Data Solution Architect, Business Controller, and more.
The company offers a hybrid working model and opportunities to collaborate with global experts in various cutting-edge technologies such as Java, Kotlin, React, Python, DataBricks, Azure, AWS, and SAP.
We are the studio that builds the future of food retail.
Sure, Tchibo is known for its coffee, but we're so much more than that! From stylish kids', women's, and men's fashion to furniture, mobile subscriptions, and over 100,000 articles available in 8 countries across Europe, we've got a little something for everyone. And here's the twist—we're also brewing up some seriously innovative tech!
At Tchibo TECH, we're blending big data, microservices, and cutting-edge eCommerce into a recipe for innovation that's simply irresistible. Powered by curiosity (and plenty of coffee), we're all about building systems that are fast, adaptable, and future-ready.
Now, we've brought that passion to Bucharest! Our brand-new tech office is more than just a workplace—it's where ideas thrive. With a hybrid work model, you can strike the perfect balance between working from home and collaborating in the office. We believe in flexibility, well-being, and a culture that values creativity and growth. Plus, with nice perks, a cool and welcoming team, and free coffee to enjoy at home, we've built a place where you'll feel right at home.
And guess what? We're hiring.
If Java, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Node.js, TypeScript, and Google Cloud make your heart race, we've got the challenges you've been craving. Whether you're a Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, or Technical Lead, this is your chance to work on exciting projects that will push the boundaries of what's possible.
Are you ready to turn great ideas into amazing solutions?
Join Tchibo TECH in Bucharest and let's create something extraordinary together.
Stripe, an Irish-American fintech valued at $50 million that has globally developed an infrastructure allowing companies to accept payments by card but also via different local platforms, has opened an IT center in Bucharest.
David Singleton, technology director Stripe: “The technology center in Bucharest will be involved in the development of all key components. The plan for 2023: dozens of recruitments. "We are also looking for juniors and people with 5-20 years of experience." Salaries will be "very competitive"
BMW Group, in partnership with NTT DATA Romania, has launched BMW TechWorks Romania, a cutting-edge IT hub in Cluj-Napoca. This new center is set to drive digital transformation in the automotive industry, focusing on software development, cloud computing, AI, and data analytics. With ambitious plans to expand its team, BMW TechWorks Romania is paving the way for the future of mobility through innovation, agility, and technological excellence. Stay tuned for exciting opportunities and groundbreaking projects!
At BMW TechWorks Romania, individuals have the opportunity to contribute to the future of mobility across various specialized domains. The key areas include:
- Software Development and Operations: Crafting and maintaining innovative software solutions that drive BMW's automotive technologies.
- Cloud Computing: Designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructures to support BMW's digital services.
- Data Science & Data Engineering: Analyzing and processing data to extract insights that inform decision-making and enhance vehicle functionalities.
- Agile Transformation & E2E Management: Implementing agile methodologies to streamline processes and ensure efficient project delivery.
- Product Platforms: Developing and overseeing platforms that integrate various products and services within BMW's ecosystem.
- Corporate Functions: Supporting the organization's operations through roles in finance, human resources, marketing, and more.
Infineon Technologies, a leading German semiconductor manufacturer, is expanding its research and development presence in Romania with the construction of a new state-of-the-art R&D center in Bucharest. This facility is set to become the largest semiconductor R&D hub in Southeast Europe.
Key Highlights:
This expansion underscores Infineon's commitment to strengthening its R&D capabilities in Romania, contributing to advancements in semiconductor technologies for automotive, industrial, and security applications.
While specific hiring numbers for the new R&D center have not been publicly disclosed, Infineon's ongoing recruitment efforts indicate a commitment to significant growth in the region. The company has currently 58 open jobs in Bucharest, Brasov & Iasi, including: Product Engineer, R&D Test Engineer, Quality Manager for Magnetic Sensors, R&D Digitalization Methodology Engineer
Technological Focus:
Infineon's R&D activities in Romania concentrate on developing semiconductor products for automotive, industrial, and digital security applications. The technology stack includes:
Prysmian Romania, one of the most important cable manufacturers in the country and in Europe, opened an office in Bucharest, in the Mindspace coworking space in Pipera area.
The Bucharest office is an extension of the IT Centre of Excellence in Slatina, where all the factory’s digital processes are managed. The Centre of Excellence is looking for SAP business analysts and IT infrastructure developers which will be able to train the new team to the highest standards. Subsequently, IT Center of Excellence personnel will be able to access various different programmes and opportunities across Prysmian. The total investment in the Prysmian IT Centre of Excellence will total approximately €40 million over a period of 6 years. Of this, €7.5 million is part of state aid from the Romanian state, obtained in 2022.
Showpad Joins Romania’s Tech Scene – Powering the Future of AI-Driven Sales Enablement!
Showpad, a global leader in sales enablement technology, is expanding its presence in Romania with a new R&D center in Bucharest! You could first meet the Showpad team in November 2024 at DevCon, as a track partner on the DATA, AI & ML stage.
🎯 Who is Showpad?
Showpad, founded in 2011, is the world’s leading Enablement Operating System (eOS™), aligning Sales and Marketing teams around impactful content and measurable engagement to enhance conversion rates. With dual headquarters in Ghent and Chicago, and regional offices in London, Munich, Wroclaw, and now in Bucharest. Showpad is powered by a diverse global workforce of more than 400 people. Their culture emphasizes flexibility, trust, and setting people up for success, fostering inclusion and continuous improvement.
Showpad in Bucharest, Romania
Showpad’s commitment to growth includes expanding its new R&D center in Bucharest to 50 experts by the end of 2025, focusing on product development and engineering.
🚀 They’re Hiring in Bucharest!
Showpad is building a top-tier engineering team in Romania. They are currently looking for:
- Engineering Manager to oversee Cloud Operations, Security Operations, the Internal Developer Platform, and the Data Platform, Full Stack Engineer - App Studio, FullStack Engineer, Learning Experience Designer, SecOps Engineer, UX Researcher
Working model: Bucharest (Hybrid - 2 days a week at the office);
Tech Stack:
- front end technologies incl. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and modern javascript front-end frameworks such as React and Angular;
- back end languages: NodeJS, Typescript, Kotlin, Go, Python
- cloud-native development, preferably AWS, and infrastructure-as-code
SITA EXPANDS GLOBAL TECH CAPABILITIES WITH NEW HUB IN CLUJ TO TRANSFORM AIR TRAVEL
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has announced the opening of a new technology hub in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, aimed at advancing the future of air travel through cutting-edge innovation. This new hub strengthens SITA’s global network of technology centers and is set to play a critical role in addressing the most pressing challenges facing the aviation industry today—enhancing operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and delivering seamless passenger experiences.
The Cluj-Napoca hub joins a network of SITA technology hubs in London (United Kingdom), Letterkenny (Ireland), and New Delhi (India), and will focus on developing solutions that transform passenger processing and travel technologies. The hub is instrumental in the creation of next-generation platforms like SITA Flex.
“As the aviation industry undergoes rapid digital transformation, our new tech hub in Cluj-Napoca will help accelerate the development of technologies that meet growing passenger demand for faster, smarter, and greener travel,” said David Lavorel, CEO of SITA. “The hub plays a crucial role in modernizing passenger processing globally, with a focus on automation, biometrics, and AI, enabling more seamless and efficient travel solutions.”
The Cluj-Napoca hub not only contributes to advancing SITA’s global technology strategy but also supports the aviation industry's broader digital transformation, helping to shape the future of air travel.
Currently SITA is hiring for a Lead Software Developer and an Associate Test Analyst
Tech Stack:
• Backend: .NET 8 / .NET Framework 4.8, ASP.NET Web API, CQRS, MediatR, FluentValidation, WCF
• Architecture: Modular Monolith / SOA
• Database: SQL Server, Entity Framework / ADO.NET
• Infrastructure: Azure cloud - AppService, Functions, EventHub, KeyVault, API Management, Front Door; Azure DevOps; GIT; Windows Services
• Queues: Azure EventHub, MSMQ
• Tests: xUnit (or any other unit testing frameworks), Moq, FluentAssertions
• Frontend (nice to have): WPF, Angular
Working model:
Flex-week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs).
⌚ Flex-day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hours or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game: We support you in being open about your needs and routine with you manager.
🌎 Flex-location: Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!
