Some of the brightest engineers I have ever worked with - Senior Engineering Manager TrueCar Employee Review

5.0
Apr 19, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

- Most of the engineers are top notch. These are the kind of guys that get tons of headhunting offers, yet they choose to stay here. - Solid CI/CD pipeline - Test engineers can actually code and their automated tests are good - 2019 is going to be an exciting year for new products. - There is a culture of creative problem solving and sharing of ideas. Everyone seems to welcome new ideas and if people agree on it, we actually begin work very quickly. - We realize the talent we have here and take good care of them with lunches, events, and bonuses. - As everyone else points out, the office location rocks.

Cons

- Product executives are not always clear with the direction they want to take and what their priorities are. - Development processes are kind of all over the place. Each team does their own thing. It all basically works out in the end because everyone communicates well and we have awesome devs. But we are not doing things in the most efficient manner across all teams. - Mostly junior product managers

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5.0
Mar 22, 2026
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Pros

My boss and team were amazing. Super talented and collaborative.

Cons

The company as a whole started floundering and its goals weren't clear anymore.

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TrueCar Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions during your time with the company. We’re pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with your manager and team; fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment remains a key priority for us. We also appreciate your perspective regarding company direction and clarity of goals. As with any period of transition, maintaining alignment and focus is critical, and we recognize the importance of clear communication across the organization. We remain committed to strengthening this as we move forward. We appreciate your insights and wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
3.0
Apr 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great Benefits & Remote Work

Cons

No matter how hard you work, there’s no recognition or pay increase. I wouldn’t recommend using the open-door policy if you have concerns about a manager. I raised an ongoing issue and ended up being written up based on claims that I wasn’t completing my work, even though I was following instructions. When layoffs happened, I was unfortunately among the first to be let go. It felt like a real slap in the face after all the time and commitment I gave to the company.

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TrueCar Response
2w
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with the company. We’re pleased to hear that you valued our benefits package and remote work flexibility, both of which remain important components of our employee experience. We take feedback regarding recognition and our open-door policy seriously. TrueCar is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees can safely raise concerns and where all issues are reviewed fairly and objectively. While organizational changes and employment decisions are driven by broader business considerations, we understand that these transitions are difficult. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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