Either you have a life, or you have SambaNova—pick one - Senior Software Engineer SambaNova Employee Review

2.0
Oct 8, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Challenging Projects: Opportunity to work on complex systems that test your technical skills. - Learning Opportunities: Exposure to cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, and Golang. - Talented Team: Collaborate with talented and driven individuals who are always doing mode. - Diverse Work: Opportunity to work on various areas, including backend, platform development, CI/CD, and frontend. - Hybrid Work Environment: Option to work (fixed) 2 days from home each week.

Cons

- Work-Life Balance: Pressure to deliver features at break-neck speed can often lead to late-night work and weekends, affecting the balance. - Tech Debt Buildup: Heavy focus on delivering features over addressing technical debt causes rushed implementations and has created huge issues with the code quality. - Micromanagement: Some managers engage in micromanagement, limiting employee autonomy and adding unnecessary stress. - Recognition: There’s a tendency for management to compare individuals with others, creating a lack of recognition for unique contributions and causing friction among team mates. - Limited Focus on Employee Well-being: While technical challenges are abundant, the company never prioritizes mental health and personal well-being, leading to burnout.

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5.0
Jan 10, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I love working here. My coworkers are brilliant, respectful, and kind. I always feel motivated to do my best. We have an incredible opportunity, and we're poised to win.

Cons

Like any startup, things run at a quick pace.

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3.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Very fun and topical skill building to work on applied AI

Cons

Viability of fundamental hardware product to compete w NVIDA is low

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