Bear Robotics reviews

2.7

37% would recommend to a friend

(80 total reviews)

30% positive business outlook

Bear Robotics has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 80 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there.

Reviews by job title

80 reviews
1.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people are the strongest part of the company. In most cases the employees are hardworking, collaborative, intelligent, and genuinely willing to help one another succeed. Teams generally work to come together to overcome challenges and adapt to changing priorities. The flagship product delivers value to many customers and has strong market potential, although the product portfolio is limited compared to their competitors. Employees have opportunities to take on meaningful responsibilities, gain exposure to a growing robotics industry, and work alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about innovation.

Cons

Leadership lacks accountability and often prioritizes optics over addressing root causes. Employees are encouraged to be transparent, but candid feedback can feel unwelcome when it challenges leadership narratives. Frequent strategy changes, internal politics, and limited support for managers and others below in the hierarchy create unnecessary obstacles to execution. Compensation is generally below market, turnover is high, and career growth can feel influenced more by visibility and relationships than measurable results. Despite having talented employees and a good flagship product, cultural and organizational challenges continue to hinder the company’s potential.

2.0
Jul 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good location Everyone on the team is friendly

Cons

Poor work-life balance Some people are much busier than others The processes and systems could be improved

avatar
Bear Robotics Response
3d
Thanks for the time you've put in with us, and for being straight about what's not working. Work-life balance being uneven is a real problem, not a perception one. If some people are carrying more than others, that's a workload distribution issue, and it's on us to fix the systems that let that happen, not just ask people to work harder. Same with the processes you mentioned. Those two things are probably connected. Better systems usually mean the load evens out too. Glad the team and location are working for you. That part isn't small. We're actively looking at where work gets unevenly distributed and where our processes create friction rather than remove it. If you're open to it, specifics on where the imbalance shows up most would help us target the right fixes first. Feel free to reach out to our People Operations Team directly through email or slack!
1.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people are the best part of the company. There are talented, hardworking, and genuinely committed employees across every department who care deeply about the mission and want the business to succeed. Many continue producing quality work despite significant organizational challenges. The robotics market opportunity is real, and there is a genuine path to building a successful company in this space. Unfortunately, talent alone cannot compensate for the execution problems above it.

Cons

The turnover rate is the single most important fact prospective employees should understand before joining this company. Employee departures are not isolated to one team, one function, or one period in time. Turnover extends across departments and management layers. High performers leave. Experienced operators leave. Managers leave. Regional leaders leave. When this pattern repeats itself over an extended period, it is no longer an employee problem. It is a leadership and organizational problem. A recurring issue is the disconnect between how the company presents itself externally and how it operates internally. Leadership often communicates a vision of a mature, enterprise-scale organization, yet many core processes and strategic decisions reflect a company still working through basic execution. Decision-making frequently appears reactive rather than strategic. Priorities shift with little notice, projects are started and abandoned, and teams are often required to redirect efforts based on changing executive preferences rather than measurable business outcomes. This creates confusion, inefficiency, and a sense of instability. There is a noticeable gap between rhetoric and reality. Significant emphasis is placed on narratives and future potential, while fundamental challenges remain unresolved. Customer needs, execution quality, product-market fit, and employee retention often receive less attention than they deserve. Sales execution remains a concern, and product development struggles to keep pace with customer requirements and market expectations. Internal politics can play an outsized role in decision-making, and employees quickly learn that raising concerns or questioning direction may not always be welcomed. This discourages honest feedback. Perhaps most telling is the tendency to treat departures as isolated events rather than symptoms of broader issues. The same problems resurface, and the same cycle continues. ***Anyone considering joining should conduct thorough due diligence. Speak with current and former employees across multiple departments. Pay attention to turnover, leadership tenure, morale, and the consistency between what is promised during recruitment and what employees experience after joining.

avatar
Bear Robotics Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed review. You named something important: Bear has many talented, committed people who care deeply about the mission. We agree that people are one of the strongest parts of this company. We also understand your point that talent alone is not enough if the organization around them is not operating with the clarity, consistency, and accountability they need. The concerns you raised around turnover, changing priorities, execution, customer focus, and whether employees feel safe raising concerns are serious. We do not want to dismiss them or treat them as isolated feedback. As Bear grows, we have to keep strengthening how we make decisions, communicate direction, listen to employees, and hold leaders accountable for both results and retention. That work matters just as much as building great products. If you are open to it, we would genuinely welcome a conversation to better understand your experience and where you believe we have the most room to grow. Feedback like this is hard to read, but it is useful if we are willing to learn from it.
Viewing 1 - 3 of 80 Reviews

Glassdoor has 95 Bear Robotics reviews submitted anonymously by Bear Robotics employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Bear Robotics is right for you.