Good ideals marred by bad management - Software Developer Absorb Software Employee Review

1.0
Mar 12, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Snack days. Salary is on par with the industry in Calgary. Benefits are fairly good with a few gaps. The company itself has some good ideals and seems to know what they want to do at a higher level but the development group is lead by poor managers.

Cons

You would think that a company that develops learning management software would be strong at training their employees but that is simply not the case here. Senior roles are almost exclusively filled by outside hires rather than providing training and guidance to existing staff to naturally move into those roles. Management can never give a clear picture of how one advances in the company; the idea of that even being a possibility seems to baffle them. Junior developers that have been here for years are still at the junior level because of a lack of guidance and will continue to languish unless they jump ship. Unless you're part of the elite circle of one manager's friends, your opinions count for nothing, you are treated as a second-rate citizen, and you are rarely given the chance to work on anything interesting. There is zero desire to fix broken parts of the product, instead choosing to leave half-finished implementations unfinished and either slap bandaids on any problems or tell customers that we won't bother to fix the issue. New development is often started with poor vision and understanding of what they hope to achieve resulting in either a failed product or one that is so feature-deprived that it's almost useless. Bonuses are laughable. Take highly-positive reviews with a grain of salt, especially if they're posted within 1 to 2 weeks of each other; when a bad review is posted, management often "encourages" people to review bomb the site to offset anything they don't like.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been working as an SDR at Absorb LMS for about three months now, and my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Coming into my first role in tech sales, I wasn’t sure what to expect, especially after hearing how challenging and sometimes discouraging others’ first experiences can be, but this has been the complete opposite. I’ve been able to ramp up much faster than I anticipated, and a huge part of that comes down to the support system here. The managers and my colleagues are incredibly approachable and genuinely invested in helping each other succeed. It’s a very comfortable environment where asking for help or guidance is encouraged, not judged, and that’s allowed me to grow and improve at a much faster pace. In just a short time, I’ve already seen strong personal progress, and it’s equally motivating to see others on my team achieving success as well. That shared momentum creates a really energizing atmosphere where everyone is pushing to get better and celebrating each other’s wins along the way. One thing that really stands out is how much the company values performance and recognizes achievements. Wins, big or small, are acknowledged and celebrated in a way that keeps you motivated and striving to maintain that level of success. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction into tech sales. This role has not only been a great learning experience but also a very encouraging one. It’s given me confidence in my ability to grow within this field, and I’m excited to continue developing my skills and eventually work toward becoming an AE.

Cons

Currently don't have any cons.

4.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work-life balance for remote positions, and great collaboration between coworkers."

Cons

The company is great, but leadership needs improvement — specifically stronger leadership skills and better organization.

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