Founded in 1989, Continental has grown from an office coffee and vending specialist to consistently ranking as one of the top events and contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation.
Guided by industry leaders and powered by the largest collection of culinary talent in the Midwest, our award-winning team has a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services.
Our singular mission is to delight our guests, every meal, every day.
It’s no secret that food brings us together. A cup of coffee is a chance to meet someone new. A meal is an opportunity to collaborate. At Continental, developing experiences that connect people is at the heart of everything we do.
Discover first-hand the passion of a full-service team committed to your vision and customizing services to support it.
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We Are Curious. Bold, original thinking, and an innate curiosity for what’s new and next drives us to shake things up and create remarkable experiences.
We Dream Big. We embrace the unknown and adventures big and small, individually and collectively. By being proactive and continuously striving for more, we continue to grow personally and professionally. And we’re not afraid to dig into a challenge.
We Champion Each Other. Collaboration, teamwork, and trust aren’t just buzzwords to us—they truly define our culture.
We do more than just dish up great meals. Continental creates memorable experiences every day at our markets, corporate cafés, premier events and more. If hospitality is in your DNA, if you’re passionate about making difference, if you’re eager to roll up your sleeves and be part of a team, we’re looking for you.
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Pros: I've really enjoyed my time here as a Software Engineer at Continental in the automotive technology industry. The leadership team is genuinely supportive, always encouraging learning and development. Colleagues are fantastic, making it a truly collaborative hybrid work environment. They offer good work-life balance too, which is important for me. It's a stable, global company with interesting projects.
Cons: Sometimes the career progression feels a bit slow, and the internal approval processes can be a bit bureaucratic. Communication across very large teams could also be smoother at times.
Advice to Management: Focus on streamlining career pathing and internal approval workflows. Improving cross-team communication will also enhance project efficiency.
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Pros: The job stability is good, especially for an automotive supplier. We also had a decent hybrid work model which was a huge plus for work-life balance. My immediate team was supportive and collaborative.
Cons: Change happens super slow here; it's a big German corporation. Lots of bureaucracy makes it tough to innovate quickly in embedded systems projects. Sometimes there's a lack of recognition for hard work.
Advice to Management: Try to empower teams more and cut down on red tape. Foster a culture where new ideas, especially for embedded systems, can move faster. Recognize employees more consistently.
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What is Continental's policy on remote work for software engineering roles in Europe?
Continental offers hybrid work models for many roles, including software engineering positions across its European locations. Employees typically have the flexibility to work from home a few days a week, balancing in-office collaboration with remote productivity.
What is the typical management style like for engineers at Continental in their automotive division, and how does it impact team collaboration?
Management at Continental's automotive division generally encourages autonomy and data-driven decision-making. Team collaboration is fostered through cross-functional projects and regular technical reviews, ensuring engineers have input on project direction.
