  Context. In the post-pandemic era, software professionals resist returning to
office routines, favoring the flexibility gained from remote work. Hybrid work
structures, then, become popular within software companies, allowing them to
choose not to work in the office every day, preserving flexibility, and
creating several benefits, including an increase in the support for
underrepresented groups in software development. Goal. We investigated how
software professionals from underrepresented groups are experiencing
post-pandemic hybrid work. In particular, we analyzed the experiences of
neurodivergents, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities working in
the software industry. Method. We conducted a case study focusing on the
underrepresented groups within a well-established South American software
company. Results. Hybrid work is preferred by software professionals from
underrepresented groups in the post-pandemic era. Advantages include improved
focus at home, personalized work setups, and accommodation for health
treatments. Concerns arise about isolation and inadequate infrastructure
support, highlighting the need for proactive organizational strategies.
Conclusions. Hybrid work emerges as a promising strategy for fostering
diversity and inclusion in software engineering, addressing past limitations of
the traditional office environment.
