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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

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Technology meet Philanthropy, Philanthropy meet Technology - Engineering Manager Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Employee Review

4.0
Aug 4, 2019
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Pros

A lot of opportunities to build and look at solving problems in unique ways in comparison to what you'll normally find in Silicon Valley along with really great work/life balance. This largely stems from quick growth while trying to figure out what it means to successfully bring together diverse employees cutting across technology and philanthropy backgrounds. If you're interested in figuring out how to build an organization through these challenges, then you'll find it rewarding and you'll be pushed to grow yourself tremendously.

Cons

It's unclear how to successfully weave two very different cultures and backgrounds together which causes organizational challenges on a day to day basis. If you don't enjoy working somewhere which is rapidly evolving, requires nuance to succeed, and forgiveness along the way, then you'll find it quite frustrating.

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5.0
Feb 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend a meaningful chapter of my career. Intelligent, mission-driven, low-ego colleagues, inspiring work, and many opportunities to learn and grow. It’s also one of the few places I’ve worked where you don’t have to trade off between enjoying the work, good compensation, and a healthy work-life balance. Even having been impacted by layoffs, I remain very grateful for the experience.

Cons

Increase volatility in recent years with restructuring. Hopefully things settle with clearer strategic direction in place.

2.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Lots of smart people to work with and learn from. Onsite office is great.

Cons

Leadership and middle management will do anything to make themselves look good to c-levels , will go as far as taking credit for work not done by them. Every 3-4 months for years and prior to me working there, org goals change at a dime with no heads up and expectations are to perform excellently.

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