Fantastic people, but company going into uncertain territory - Software Engineer Ableton Employee Review

3.0
Jun 21, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* The people are amazing, everyone is passionate and (in my experience) wonderful to work with. What's more I felt like I could communicate my thoughts and feelings to my manager and team, and have genuine conversations without feeling judged. * Of course the product itself is great, it felt good to be contributing to something that felt important and relevant to my interests

Cons

* Really not great pay, especially in these trying economic times. They haven't had even inflationary raises in the past few years, so essentially I felt like I was just getting less money with time. * Nearly all the appealing benefits disappeared (urban sports, headspace, a Push device etc). It felt like a big bummer to be told I'd receive these things and it was never followed through with due to lack of funds * Career progression felt difficult and vague, gaining responsibility and independence was a challenge due to niche/legacy nature of the technology

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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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