Helping shape the future of technology. 🧠 Meet Sarah.
Sarah’s been with the LEGO Group for two and a half years. She’s loved her time here. In her words, “it's been a wild ride, filled with unexpected joys and opportunities”. So what does life as a Senior Software Engineer actually look like?
“My main focus is keeping customer data safe and sound on the LEGO.com website, making sure we're all playing by the privacy rules - GDPR and things like that. It might not sound super exciting, but trust me, it's key to making sure our customers have a smooth and worry-free experience.”
“We're really serious about customer data. Unlike some companies that might use it solely to their advantage, we treat it with respect. It's all about using data responsibly to make things better for our customers.”
Beyond her day-to-day work, Sarah’s become super-passionate about building a strong engineering community.
"One of the main things I like is the cross-collaboration. Often in engineering, we can be very siloed in our teams. But by coming together, it's just been really nice to learn what other people are doing. It gives us all some quality time - whether it’s to troubleshoot challenges or just socialise.”
"It's not like this was something that I was told to do. I kind of like bringing people together. It was partly about showing some leadership and partly that we just did it. And it’s been such a positive way to create a solid engineering culture.”
The emphasis on play, Sarah tells us, doesn’t pack up and go home when the club finishes. It extends into her daily work too.
"Fun is very much part of the deal here. We play a lot of foosball, which can get a little bit competitive - but in a friendly way. I think it encourages us to give challenging feedback because play gives permission somehow. So we feel like we can talk to each other in a more jokey way. It lightens things up.”
“The fact the team is so diverse helps too. It creates a warmer and more inclusive environment where everyone knows they’re valued and respected. You just feel like you're one of many different types of people. It's just so comfortable and freeing.”
This combination of playfulness, collaboration, and diversity has not only made Sarah's work more enjoyable but has also contributed to her career advancement.
“My role has changed a lot since I joined the LEGO Group. I started on the marketing side, building a preference centre for customers. Then, I moved to my current team, focusing on consent and privacy. And next month, I'm diving into the exciting world of payments, working on the "Brickoin " squad.”
“This constant evolution shows how much the LEGO Group cares about its colleagues’ growth. My People Leaders have been awesome, recognizing my ambition and letting me explore my interests. It's incredibly empowering to have that kind of freedom and trust.”
“The culture here is refreshingly chill. There's no ego or cutthroat competition; everyone genuinely wants to see each other succeed. This creates a super supportive environment where we can give honest feedback and push each other's work to the next level.”
Just imagine your LEGO® career.