TL;DR: Thinking about relocating to Prague? STRV makes the move feel doable, supported and genuinely worth it. Our teammates come from more than 30 countries and almost everyone lands on the same conclusion once they arrive. The work is meaningful, the culture is inclusive from day one, the relocation support is hands-on and Prague is a city that makes everyday life feel easy. You get a clear process, a team that actually shows up and a community that helps you settle fast. People come for the job. They stay because everything around it feels right.
A Quick Look Inside STRV Relocation
There is a moment every person who relocates for STRV eventually hits. Usually, sometime during their first month. They look around the office, or their neighborhood or a café they stumbled into by accident and think, “This was the right move.”
Even with all the relocation challenges, the mix of work, people and city starts to feel like a life they want to build. A lot of our teammates came here with different reasons but ended up with the same conclusion: moving to Prague with STRV was worth it.
Why Prague Helps Everything Feel Easier
People move for many reasons. A career step. A life change. A chance to see something different. Prague becomes the backdrop that helps everything else settle.
What everyone at STRV mentions most is how easy the city makes everyday life feel. Safe streets. Walkability. A size that’s lively without being overwhelming. A rhythm that never overwhelms but never gets dull. Cafes, parks, the ability to take a quick train to Vienna or Budapest without planning months ahead… a cost of living that doesn’t punish you for enjoying the city.
For many who arrive from louder or faster places, Prague becomes a city that feels genuinely livable. “A cozy capital,” as Rudi, one of our product managers who relocated from Peru, puts it.
A Job That Feels Worth the Move
People join STRV because they want to build real digital products, contribute to something visible and surround themselves with people who care about the details.
Radovan joined the Frontend team after relocating from Bratislava. He noticed the structure, logic and care behind how things were done from the very first interview. “I’d seen some guidelines, and there was a logical order in things they are doing, which gave me a hint that these might be the professionals I was looking for to learn from and work with.”
He was searching for a team with strong character, and STRV stood out once he looked deeper. After his first interview, he found the talks, the community and the React Academy, which confirmed he was heading in the right direction. Inside the team, he found something that mattered even more. When he brought an idea to the table, “someone always helped sharpen it.” The bar was high, but the culture was supportive instead of competitive.
Lucas, Director of Engineering (Frontend), felt something similar after relocating from Brazil. He wanted a place where improving things was not seen as stepping out of line. His take was clear. “STRV is genuinely open to challenge and change,” he says. What kept him here was the room to shape his path. “I found my way because I went for it,” he said. “I was seeking, creating context with people, influencing things and they were receptive.”
And then there is the day-to-day environment. The part that is hard to understand until you see it. When you walk into the Prague or Brno office, you find people who enjoy being around each other. People who are brilliant at what they do and still manage to be present in their private lives. People who publish what they learn, try new ideas, speak at meetups and somehow still make time to train for a half-marathon.
Ria joined the design team and relocated from the Philippines. What stood out to her right away was the freedom. As she put it, “I feel like I cannot imagine working in a company that asks me to sit there from nine to five and expects me to be there all the time.” For her, it comes down to trust. “It's freedom. The responsibilities and the people. I don’t know how we hire, but we just hire amazing people,” she says.
Relocation That Reduces Friction
Relocating for work is a major life decision. You leave family, routine and certainty behind and hope the company you join is present when the real work of moving begins.
That is why STRV’s relocation program is built around clarity and hands-on support. Once you sign an offer, you get a Relocation Specialist, a People Partner and a Travel Manager. Flights and extra baggage are covered. One month of housing near the office is arranged. The team walks you through paperwork, visas and timing so you never wonder what you might be missing.
Lucas described his relocation as getting “a full script.” Every form, every embassy question, every step was outlined. It let him focus on the move instead of the administration.
That structure matters once you land, too. Radovan mentioned that having the first month of housing removed a huge pressure. He could explore neighborhoods, compare apartments and understand the city before committing to anything long-term.
Some relocations take more than a checklist, though. Ria’s was one of them. A law changed mid-process, and her first application was rejected. It could have ended the story. Instead, she said the team “kept pushing, kept adjusting” until they found a path forward. Leadership stepped in when needed and made sure she felt supported.
A Culture That Includes You From Day One
The international vibes are something you feel the second you step into a conversation. If one person who does not speak Czech joins the group, the language shifts without a pause. No awkward moments. No need to ask.
This was one of the first things that stood out to Rudi. He noticed how naturally people included him. What surprised him more was how the mix of backgrounds made the office feel energizing instead of overwhelming. “Everyone has a cool or interesting background, so it’s fun to come to the office,” he says. And that feeling shaped his first impression. “A Monday doesn’t feel like a Monday because you come and talk to friends, and in the meantime, you work.”
That instinctive inclusion affects the social side too. With so many internationals arriving in similar stages of life, people find their circles quickly. Lucas calls them “natural tribes,” whether you’re into fitness, nightlife, deep work or weekend trips.
This mix of backgrounds also shapes how our projects are built. People bring perspectives shaped by different cultures. You hear angles you wouldn’t hear in a single-country environment, which pushes the work forward in ways that feel organic.
What Ties It All Together
In the end, people move for different reasons, but the ones who stay at STRV describe the same outcome:
- A culture built on trust
- Low bureaucracy
- Work that feels meaningful
- A relocation experience that removes friction
- A city that supports the rest of their life
This is why our relocation program exists: to give people the support, clarity and foundation needed to take a big step without feeling alone. Once people settle, the rest — the projects, the friendships, the city — naturally proves itself.
If you are considering the move, we are here to walk you through every step. And you might end up feeling what many of our teammates already have: you came for the job, but you stayed because everything around it made your life better.
