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Once a good company that turned into disaster - Software Engineer Testlio Employee Review

2.0
Nov 18, 2024
Software engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In the beginning, it was a great company with a positive atmosphere and talented people. The engineering teams had strong managers and PMs who provided good guidance. Work processes were clear, giving engineers the opportunity to focus on learning and delivering features effectively. There were also many skilled colleagues to collaborate with and learn from, which made it a rewarding place to grow. There are still nice people who care about you. Diversity and Inclusion are respected.

Cons

I’ve been putting off writing this review, hoping the company would improve, but I feel it’s important to share my experience. About a year ago, things started to change for the worse. New VPs took over roles they weren’t good at, which led to a lot of micromanagement and poor communication. Good employees were fired because they didn’t fit the management’s vision, which seems out of touch with reality. After that, more people quit because the workplace became toxic. I still talk to some of them, and a lot are thinking of leaving too. The biggest issue for me was the new VP of Engineering. From my experience, this person didn’t treat engineers with respect, often made inappropriate comments, and seemed to look for chances to put people down. It felt like the company wanted someone to push people hard instead of encouraging and supporting them. Why you might not want to apply to Testlio: - Career growth is limited. - Raises are rare or close to never, even if you perform well. - There’s a lot of micromanagement. - You won’t find much mentorship or learning opportunities. - Toxic management.

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Testlio Response
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Hi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. This is Bill, VP of Engineering at Testlio. I'm sorry to hear that your experience didn't fully meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. At Testlio, we are committed to our core values, including Team is Everything, and Foster Inclusion. Over the past year, we've evolved into a 100% remote company and Platform organization that operates by design without product managers. We understand that such shifts can be challenging, and we appreciate your perspective. While some engineers decided to leave because of these changes, after the summer of 2024 we have had zero regretted attrition. Please note that this year, we separated with two engineers based on company-initiated processes. These decisions came after extensive coaching and support. At the same time, we've demonstrated our commitment to building a strong Platform team by adding nine senior members—six senior software engineers and three managers. Regarding compensation, learning, and career growth, it's notable that all qualified full-time ongoing members of the Platform team received a 3% salary adjustment in April 2024 to account for inflation—an important step given the economic climate at the time. Additionally, 10% of the Platform team received additional compensation increases, with 5% also receiving promotions, based on exceptional performance. Testlio also offers a Learning Cookie stipend for all our people, in addition to extensive internal learning opportunities, like the Leadership Development program, which 11 Platform team members have gone through in the past 4 years. We take concerns about management style seriously. While we acknowledge your feelings, our recent engagement survey showed a notable increase in satisfaction within the Platform team. The statement "I am happy at Testlio" rose from 7.7 in October 2023 to 8.2 in November 2024 on a 1-10 scale (a 6.5% YoY increase). We believe this reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment and we're continually seeking ways to improve and support our team's well-being. As a fully remote company, our people are empowered to work in different locations, at different times, and in different ways. The people of Testlio and the flexibility of our work-life integration approach consistently are noted in our surveys. Thank you again for your feedback. We're dedicated to continuous improvement and open dialogue. If you'd like to discuss your experiences further, I welcome the opportunity to connect. Kind regards, Bill VP of Engineering

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

The renewed company focus allows teams to prioritize effectively and maintain alignment. The leadership team is grounded, motivated, and highly collaborative. The product strategy successfully embraces AI, positioning the company to define the future of AI testing.

Cons

The volume of organizational change over the past year was a bit high. While these pivots were clearly made to ensure both near and long-term success, so much change can lead to change fatigue. I believe that leadership maintaining the current level of transparency will be key as the org continues to stabilize under the new focus.

1.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

There is no growth and learning.

Cons

- Management lacked consistency and long-term direction. Priorities often changed without clear communication. - Processes were not well defined and varied significantly from one project to another, creating confusion and inefficiencies. - Knowledge sharing was limited, making it difficult for new team members to get up to speed quickly. - Quality of leadership and technical expertise varied across projects and teams. - Heavy dependence on contractors resulted in frequent team changes and loss of project knowledge. - Documentation was often incomplete or outdated, requiring testers to spend extra time gathering information. - Career growth opportunities and promotion paths were not clearly defined. - Feedback and performance expectations were sometimes unclear. Project assignments could end abruptly with little notice, creating uncertainty for contractors. - Communication across multiple time zones could delay decisions and issue resolution. - Test environments and access management occasionally caused unnecessary delays. - Lack of standard QA practices across projects made it difficult to establish consistent quality standards. - Limited opportunities to influence product decisions since QA teams generally worked as external contributors rather than part of the client's core team. - Resource planning was sometimes reactive rather than proactive, leading to workload fluctuations.

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