PassiveLogic reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(40 total reviews)

Thomas Kiessling

Not enough data to show CEO approval

65% positive business outlook

PassiveLogic has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 40 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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40 reviews
2.0
Apr 1, 2026

The company is scared of founder and wife.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great snack cabinet and lunch served everyday Company is based on a solid idea (no more) If you can get in with the CEO and his wife your safe

Cons

Terrible communication and incredibly poor management. Many teams are left to flounder with no direction. Micromanagement from executive leadership leaders leads to stagnation. Founder believes he is smarter than everyone in the building. He once said "I have employees, because I don't have enough time to do that work". They do not respect you or believe you offer unique abilities to the company. Progress is slow, the tech barely works, company makes product promises it can't deliver.

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PassiveLogic Response
3mo
We appreciate you sharing your perspective. At PassiveLogic, we hold a high standard for how people work together and engage with one another—grounded in respect, professionalism, and direct, principled communication. Our teams operate as one without silos or gatekeeping. Ideas are challenged on their merits, and decisions are made through clear reasoning and data. That approach requires people to engage directly, take ownership, and contribute to a shared outcome. We are building a deeply technical platform at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and physical infrastructure. The work is complex, the expectations are high, and the environment is intentionally rigorous. It’s a strong fit for individuals who want to think from first principles, engage deeply with hard problems, and be accountable to results alongside a highly aligned team. We’re building that team. We wish you the best moving forward.
1.0
Mar 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Mission and vision are compelling.

Cons

Company is allergic to execution and accountability. Management has been forecasting "this is the year" for four years. Turns out, the market doesn't want its 1000X over-engineered and over-priced thermostat.

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PassiveLogic Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your view. PassiveLogic is building a category-defining company at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and physical infrastructure. That work requires a high standard of technical depth, market understanding, and execution. As we’ve grown, we’ve continued to raise that bar—strengthening leadership and aligning the organization around disciplined delivery and real-world outcomes. That environment is intentional and not for everyone. For those motivated by building new categories, operating from first principles, and being accountable to results, PassiveLogic offers a unique opportunity. We wish you well in what comes next.
5.0
May 20, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

This company is all about supporting technical folks to get their jobs done. The team is tackling highly technical areas and are given the runway to focus on solving the problems at hand.

Cons

They move fast, and need to. It's not a con per se, but something to note.

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