Bad culture with no innovation - Engineer Bear Robotics Employee Review

1.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- free lunch and great office snacks

Cons

- Promos are extremely inconsistent with insane favoritism. They have a guidelines that they keep preaching but never use them when it comes to performance review. - Hiring bar is so low that they have engineers who commit demo/hacky code into production without any testing done, and they yell at you for pushing back - They tolerate extremely unprofessional behavior and inappropriate dress code

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Bear Robotics Response
3w
We appreciate you taking the time to share such candid feedback. The concerns you've raised around performance reviews, engineering standards, and workplace culture aren't small issues. If that's been your experience, we understand why you'd feel frustrated. Building a strong engineering organization means having clear expectations, consistent accountability, and an environment where people feel comfortable raising concerns and challenging ideas respectfully. Those are things that require constant attention, and they're areas where we know we have to keep improving as we grow. If you're open to it, we'd genuinely welcome the opportunity to better understand your experience and the examples behind your feedback. Those conversations help us identify where our processes or culture aren't matching the standards we expect for ourselves, and where we have the greatest opportunity to grow.

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5.0
Jan 12, 2026
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Pros

Great company with innovative technology!

Cons

I dont have any detractors

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Bear Robotics Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share this! We're glad your first year at Bear has been a good one and that the work and the technology behind it have stood out. Building robots is fun, but it's even better when the people building them enjoy showing up each day. We'll take "no detractors" as a win, but we're not hibernating just yet. We'll keep looking for ways to make Bear an even better place to grow, build, and do meaningful work.
1.0
Jul 21, 2026
Recommend
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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.

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