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Figure Eight

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Culture has a long way to go - Anonymous employee Figure Eight Employee Review

3.0
Oct 19, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work/ life balance, dog friendly office, emerging space, hardworking group of people.

Cons

Stability of the company and product are unknown. Laid off 30+ people last month. The culture at Figure Eight has a long way to go. Very bro-ish and at times can feel shady. There is a lack of transparency and visibility from the top. Leadership team talks about transparency, but does not walk the walk.

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Figure Eight Response
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Thanks for your feedback on Glassdoor. Hearing that our culture has a "long way to go" is something we take seriously. We want to be a part of the solution to create the most inclusive and diverse team possible. Please share what you think would be great ways to show inclusiveness with the team either through our anonymous surveys or with the Culture Squad. We will also be rolling out anonymous culture surveys in 2019 to ensure we can build programs that matter the most to you and our other team members.

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5.0
Apr 19, 2019
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CEO approval
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Pros

- Exciting company that works with nearly every vertical to deliver high-quality training data for new Machine Learning Initiatives. - Great benefits (health insurance, unlimited vacation, free lunch, kitchen, events) - Talented, driven colleagues - Friendly office environment - Lots of cute dogs to play with - Transparent management

Cons

- The area surrounding the office can be a bit off-putting with instances of feces/needles in the street but if you want to be in downtown San Francisco, this is sadly the norm and being 2 blocks from Powell bart is somewhat worth it.

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4.0
Sep 14, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I believe Figure Eight is truly a leader in AI/machine learning space. It is exciting to watch where we are going and hear about the potential we have. Compared to other companies I have worked for, I personally feel the trust and transparency have been a huge positive factor for me. In addition, the company has invested in my growth and given me opportunities I feel lucky to have had. I have been able to expand my background more in the 8 months I've been here than ever before in my career. I am excited to go to work in the morning and I enjoy being around my coworkers. It is a positive work environment where my ideas and opinions are valued and welcomed. I highly recommend this company and can honestly say the best is yet to come!

Cons

The only cons I can say align with any startup/tech/SaaS company that I have worked for. There is an amount of uncertainty of the future when you work for these kinds of companies as it is a lot of trial and error, changes and adaption, and restructures. For me, these can also be positives though since I am not one who thrives in a monotonous work environment.

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