Good company, Very smart People, Pre-IPO bubble - Staff Software Engineer X Employee Review

3.0
Sep 27, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great CEO. Very transparent and genuinely cares about the company - Very smart people (May be due to the Pre-IPO bubble but thats fine!) - Really Challenging problems to work on - Competitive Salaries and excellent stock awards for engineers

Cons

- *Lots* of Engineering managers for a company of this size. - Most of the Engineering managers are non-technical and add little-value (but do create a lot of noise) - Alarming amount of internal politics for a company so small (of ~2000 people)!. Feels like a company with 10x the number of people.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company offers good benefits and company wide perks.

Cons

The Finance and Accounting department suffers from favoritism, nepotism, and poor leadership. Promotions and opportunities appear to be driven more by personal relationships than by performance, contributions, or expertise. The Accounting Controller demonstrates biased and unprofessional leadership, which has created a culture of low accountability and poor morale. High performers are often overlooked while favored individuals continue to advance despite limited contributions. The department relies heavily on outdated and manual processes that create inefficiencies and unnecessary work. There seems to be little urgency to modernize systems or improve operations. The culture also tolerates underperformance, with inconsistent expectations and accountability across team members. This can be frustrating for employees who value merit, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

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