Good people with good hearts, moves slowly but with purpose - Anonymous employee Ableton Employee Review

4.0
Feb 17, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Company has a good vision, it's easy to understand why we all come to work each day - The people who work there are great - super smart, onto-it, caring and ethical - Pretty good culture around feedback and conflict management, along with very little office politics - Thoughtful benefits like coaching, meditation support, book ordering, home office support - Cautious, steady and transparent financial decision making gives employees full confidence in the business moving forward - People team & management are very compassionate towards employees, particularly during the pandemic have gone above and beyond to support & reassure staff

Cons

- Leadership lacking in some areas, a few good leaders stretched over multiple roles and little support given by the company to improve leadership situation - Slow and hard to change at times, can be frustrating to watch important topics go nowhere despite best intentions - Lots of good opportunities for people who are liked and encouraged, but can be hard to get into the "likeable" group for people who don't fit a certain profile - Not a lot of visible senior women or people of colour, despite representation being a strong topic across departments at the company - Not very competitive pay unless you work within product

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5.0
Jun 5, 2025
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Pros

-Creative and engaging workplace, both remote and in office -Respectful and caring coworkers -Cohesive team that is dedicated and collaborative -Occasional events to share passion for music tech with local communities -Management that listens and responds with sincerity -Amazing benefits

Cons

-Limited to no upward mobility

2.0
Sep 20, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent product, excellent colleagues - both best in the industry. The work can be enjoyable, and there is cultural cache to the brand which carries a lot of value when networking. Working on cool music stuff is rewarding (for a while) and creates a sense of pride.

Cons

The company has a unique culture that may not be for everyone, with a distinct leadership style and management structure. At times, there seems to be a misalignment in priorities between different departments, such as product development and commerce, as well as sales and marketing. The leadership team tends to maintain a consistent approach to decision-making, which some might view as resistant to more diverse perspectives. While the company strives for excellence and the employees often deliver outstanding work, compensation may not always reflect industry-leading standards, especially in light of inflation over the past few years. Although the company offers competitive benefits, some employees may feel that compensation has not kept pace with the increased cost of living. The leadership encourages a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and benefits provided, though the current economic climate and competitive job market have created a challenging environment for employees seeking more equitable compensation.

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