Lack of direction and transparency - Staff Software Engineer UserTesting Employee Review

1.0
May 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Not of any I could think of.

Cons

The company has gone through multiple rounds of layoffs over the years, creating a constant sense of instability. Communication from HR and the executive team has been opaque, and there’s no clear strategy or real innovation taking place. Decisions often seem reactive rather than part of a long-term vision. The shares given during the merger had a "fair market value" of 0 dollars. And they just buy them from you when you leave or got laid off.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Best-in-class product Constant innovation Amazing colleagues and collaboration Significant upside in career trajectory

Cons

Primarily remote with some smaller offices located in major cities.

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people here are genuinely the best part. From day one, you're surrounded by smart, collaborative teammates who want to see each other succeed. Leadership is accessible and clearly invested in the company's direction. You never feel like you're working in the dark. Work-life balance is real, not just something they say in the interview. The remote flexibility is a huge plus and they actually trust you to get your work done. The mission itself is compelling, helping companies build better products through human insight is work you can feel good about.

Cons

Like any company in a growth phase, there's some change fatigue, things shift and you have to be adaptable. Cross-team communication can be inconsistent; sometimes you find out about things later than you'd like. Processes are still maturing in some areas, which can be frustrating if you thrive on structure. That said, these feel like the right problems to have for a company moving this fast.

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