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Zoom Communications

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I used to love this Job - Anonymous employee Zoom Communications Employee Review

3.0
Sep 15, 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Amazing stock performance -Salary is alright -Incredible work experience -Smart, capable, and all around lovely people work here -Organized teams and events that show the company cares -Incredible company culture from the jump -Job security to the Nth degree -The CEO is an incredible person and it shows -The business sense is solid, product is amazing, the company is killing it here for sure and will for a long, long time

Cons

1. "Unlimited PTO" is an absolute scam. Time off isn't possible when your workload resembles 2+ people's worth 2. Management is scrambling and prioritizes the wrong things constantly. Some are being carried by an excellent product. (Not all, of course. Some are outstanding in their roles, some are throwing darts at a board and seeing what sticks) 3. The company is running far too tight of a human capital budget and it shows (see point 1) 4. The 'Zoom boom' has caused a dramatic shift in the company culture. We've lost sight of valuing time with our family, time and investment in our community(was this one ever there?), and practicing self-care 5. Constant meetings, often without a purpose or without benefit or to talk about talking about ideas instead of just digging in and getting the work done 6. Things don't get fixed or addressed after the fact at nearly enough urgency. Future and change is the constant 7. The company's stance on remote work is actually garbage - COVID forced the company to rethink it and they still can't commit to it definitively

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Pros

flexible hours, reasonable deadlines. good pay.

Cons

Long hours and not as fast paced.

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Zoom Communications Response
3w
It’s great to hear that you value the flexible hours, reasonable deadlines, and competitive compensation. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and your continued dedication as a member of the Zoom team.
3.0
Apr 12, 2026
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Pros

Native C++ client Bar is low for being a domain expert - knowledge the average Silicon Valley engineer should have is somehow in short supply there, so it's easier to stand out Pay was OK, while it lasted

Cons

Repeated rounds of layoffs, with departed colleagues' work being heaped on those remaining, left everyone miserable and stressed and just waiting for when our turn is next. My boss actually announced development was shifting to "startup mode", and when I asked if that means more upside or flexibility or equity or any of the other reasons you may choose a startup over a large established company, the answer was, "no, just more work" (!?!) Serious culture and power divide between overseas and California based development teams. Zero career growth investment in employees; no training or conferences except those offered by Zoom. Fired entire DEI team CEO attended Melania's movie premier

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Zoom Communications Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective. We understand how changes in leadership and hiring approaches can significantly impact team dynamics and overall culture. Your feedback highlights the importance of internal mobility, leadership alignment, and ensuring that employee voices are heard across regions. We appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed and candid feedback, and we appreciate the positives you found during your time. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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