Look elsewhere, the company is far too unstable. - Systems Engineer Cyngn Employee Review

1.0
Jul 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The other employees. The snacks and drinks are a plus but for the most part, people are here for each other, not the company. When I got here, I was ecstatic about the team and ideas, we had company events and great people to attend with. As execs got hired, it got worse.

Cons

* Management will lead you to believe they have it under control even while doing the exact opposite. * People walked around feeling like every day was their last (Look how 7/22 ended) * HR violations daily. * They will hire new execs to replace the team members. * They will cover the windows to the main meeting office to write a list of upcoming layoffs. * Absolutely no direction and a new pivot every quarter. * ASTRONOMICAL amounts of spent cash by execs on retreats (before they lay you off) * Asking about current sentiment will lead to 'haters gonna hate' * The community originally behind company will back out, most of it has. * The drive for monetary gains is high but initiative is low. * 'Good ole boy network' is decimating what's left of leadership. * Employees openly walk around discussing new careers. * They tell you "20%" bonus but don't count on that, at most you will see roughly 5-6%. * Regardless of your evaluation, execs can have your Mgr laid off. * This company is just as shaky at the base as it is up top based on recent performance. * Layoffs happen every 6-8 months.

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5.0
Sep 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

So far the opportunity at Cyngn is exciting to see. Everyone was super helpful with onboarding and made sure we have what we need to succeed. My coworkers and leadership all seem like great people and everyone seems excited about the future. A great group sof ar! I also appreciate the good health insurance.

Cons

No cons so far that I can see.

1.0
Dec 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people are nice and I learned a lot from the people I interacted with on a daily basis.

Cons

Lack of communication, c-suite manages in absentia and doesn't take accountability. Promotes a toxic culture of smoke and mirrors and doesn't reward hard work and commitment.

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