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      4.3

      86% would recommend to a friend

      (67 total reviews)

      70% positive business outlook

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      Lunar Energy has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 67 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lunar Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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      67 reviews
      2.0
      Sep 12, 2023

      Company has a lots of room for improvement

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Hard to think of any

      Cons

      Walk around the office and you’ll notice a lack of diversity. Working there I noticed a lack of DEI initiatives. A quick survey will show the majority of the staff are men. Very few women in higher roles or outside of HR. Mostly hiring ambitious entry level engineers and managers. The management teams lack experience which shows in how they lead the teams with no clear sight on deliverables and short stressful deadlines. I have seen some teams work weekends to play catch up. Check on LinkedIn and you’ll find titles and promotions are heavily valued at this company. Generally, the titles do not accurately reflect the person’s experience level and inflate their limited job experience. Following a promotion there is usually no significant change to compensation. Pay is not competitive. Other startups in similar industries pay much better. Benefits policy is lacking in many areas. Pay close attention to the fine print on the job descriptions and benefits documents. PTO is said to be “flexible”, “generous”, or “unlimited”. But the company culture trend is not to use vacation time. Work life balance is not respected. If you use vacation time, there is unspoken judgment from your coworkers. The peer pressure to not use vacation time is noticable. The company has many former Tesla employees. And although Lunar works hard about it, the negative aspects of the Tesla culture spill over into this company as well. I would not recommend.

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      Lunar Energy Response
      2y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I genuinely value feedback, especially those that point out areas where we can improve. I wish these concerns had been communicated directly to me during your time with us, as it would have allowed us to address them head-on. I’d like to follow up here and address a few of the key points you brought up. Diversity & Inclusion: We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce. As an engineering-led organization, I'm proud that we have greater female representation than the industry average, but we recognize that’s not enough and we continue to aim higher. We’ve also established a DEI culture council that listens and provides recommendations to leadership. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, which was positively reflected in our recent culture and engagement survey. Management: Our management team has a proven track record of shipping products. We further support their growth with the guidance of an executive coach, helping them excel in leading, communicating with, and supporting their teams. Compensation & Titles: We benchmark our compensation regularly and adjust compensation in line with market trends. Every employee's compensation is reviewed at least annually. Our transparent promotion process guarantees fairness and growth opportunities. We also assess new hires at six months to ensure appropriate leveling and compensation. Benefits & PTO: As a startup, we recognize the dedication and hard work from our teams. While our growth phase may be intense and not for everyone, we recognize that people need time off. We encourage people to take breaks, and as a norm we expect our employees to take 15 - 20 vacation days per year as a minimum, not counting holidays. Company Culture: Lunar has a unique culture that we're proud of reflected in high scores during our most recent culture and engagement survey. We're committed to ensuring Lunar's culture remains inclusive, positive, and inspiring. I recognize that we’re a startup moving fast and that there’s always room for improvement. We always value feedback and will continue to push for excellence. Grace, VP of People
      5.0
      Sep 7, 2023

      Great place

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The team is super good

      Cons

      Crunch time means we lost some"unlimited" pto

      1.0
      Sep 4, 2023

      Staggering technical incompetence

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Remote/hybrid working has been implemented very well here.

      Cons

      The level of narcissism, extremely poor technical and communication skills demonstrated by supposed lead members of the software team leaves a LOT to be desired and has lead to a blame culture, messy code that is concerning in terms of safety, zero planning and everyone being miserable in a constant state of apathy. My and multiple others mental and physical health has suffered from working at Lunar. Avoid.

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      Lunar Energy Response
      2y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I regret that you had an experience with Lunar's UK team that was less than satisfactory, and I wish you felt empowered to discuss these concerns with our leadership directly. For those who prefer providing confidential feedback, we have an anonymous feedback channel to ensure all voices are heard. Safety, both in terms of our product and the wellbeing of our team, is a top priority and agenda item in our bi-weekly stand-ups. We're committed to fostering an environment where every team member feels supported, both mentally and physically. We have a well established wellbeing programme at Lunar UK that includes medical history disregarded private medical insurance, immediate online access to therapists, mental health first aiders, an employee lead wellbeing council and regular talks plus newsletters to ensure people have the resources they need to thrive. In certain situations, we have approved extended leaves of absence for employees to prioritise their mental well-being. While I recognise the dynamic challenges of a startup environment and that it’s not for everyone, our recent internal survey showed that our employees are deeply engaged in Lunar’s mission and overall would recommend Lunar as a place to work. However, we acknowledge there is always room for growth. We remain committed to strengthening our culture and operational practices, especially as our software team scales to serve a global customer base. Thank you for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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