Fast paced software company - Solution Architect Backbase Employee Review

4.0
May 1, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Great remote culture- most people don't travel at all. Good PTO - 20 days 401k matching 100% of 4%, immediate vesting SAR grants after you've been there a year Expensive insurance-about 900/month for family w/ dental Above average pay Average worker age is very low due to turnover.

Cons

They sell themselves as a custom software shop for banks. Company is actually driven by selling developer hours, and most people have client facing roles. SA position is also in charge of managing all developers, an odd practice I've not see elsewhere. Very high turnover. People celebrate 1 year anniversaries Using vacation time is hard, with customer deadlines Heavy drinking is the norm. Office coolers are stocked with beer, and is allowed on company time. This will bite the company, sooner or later. Very meeting heavy. Plan on 6-8 hours of meetings per day for non-developers, and 2-3 hours/day for developers.

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5.0
Dec 23, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

One of the best jobs I've ever had. Unfortunately my role got cut due to layoffs but I would have stayed here for years if that weren't the case. Great autonomy to employees, great collaboration, communication and organization. Good leadership.

Cons

Unexpected rounds of layoffs, but it was the case in tech for a while.

2.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

not many exist for sales execs in the US

Cons

lack of product fit in US market, leadership changes direction and strategy often, sales rigor is off the charts (MEDDPICC on steriods, etc)

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