Focused + friendly - Software Engineer Sense Employee Review

5.0
Feb 20, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- The technology is very, very exciting. We're doing something brand new with a ton of potential - On that note, you get to feel about what you're working on! Sense has the potential to make a really positive impact on the world and you'll get to work with people who are genuinely motivated by that possibility - Co-workers are experienced, but always very open and generous with explanations, brainstorming, and advice - Friendly, welcoming atmosphere - Experienced and ambitious leadership team - Respect for your autonomy and opinion, as well as room to research, grow, and experiment - In my experience, great work/life balance. People show up in the morning, work hard during the day, and then turn off at night and on weekends. Leadership both expects and models this - Super convenient location if you ride the T

Cons

- Could be either a pro or a con, but Sense's culture is fairly shy/introverted. This means that when you are doing your work, people will respect your space, but it also means you might have to make a bit of extra effort to get to know people. If you do, I think you'll find them delightful. It's also worth noting that this is something the company thinks about pretty intentionally - for instance, we started doing lunch lotteries where we pick random employees to go out to lunch - to try and make sure people get to know each other. - As other reviewers have said, Sense is still in early growth phases. They've got a lot the most important stuff nailed down (especially since the folks in leadership have already started, scaled, and sold another company), but you'll have to take ownership of your work here. I've found that to be a tremendous learning opportunity, but I understand that it's not for everybody.

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5.0
Nov 1, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I had the pleasure of working with Sense’s HR team during a time of rapid growth, right at the start of the pandemic and beyond. Despite the challenges, Sense made it work with consideration from all fronts. Sense continued to expand, driven by their mission and strong leadership. The Executive team and Co-Founders bring valuable startup experience, and the culture is nothing short of amazing—smart, inclusive, and respectful. The people here are genuinely great to work with, and these qualities make Sense a fantastic company to be a part of!"

Cons

Nothing comes to mind, startups have their challenges as do large companies.

2.0
Oct 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great office location in Central Square. Some great, highly talented people here you'll work alongside. Good pay, ok benefits.

Cons

Leadership has no idea what they want the company to be. They had a good idea with the original monitor, then had NO idea how to build a sustainable business with it once handed a massive Series C funding round, The caliber of leadership at the company is just not good enough to salvage what's left of the company after the trainwreck of a deal with Schneider Electric. Sort of a culture of toxic positivity despite obvious issues with the business. Layoffs handled poorly.

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