One of the Coolest Projects Ever - Senior Software Engineer Cruise Employee Review

5.0
May 20, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1) We're writing code for self-driving cars -- basically, we're making car-shaped robots more intelligent. If you don't think that's cool, you're probably too boring to work at Cruise anyway. 2) Relatively flat hierarchy so far. If you work here and want to contribute, you can definitely have impact. 3) Generous compensation (at least as compared to "frugal" companies like Amazon). 4) Free food (not unheard of... unless you're stuck at Amazon). 5) Free rides in robot cars.

Cons

Cruise is located in San Francisco and doesn't allow more than minimal telecommuting. This isn't a big deal if you live in SF already, but if you're located in the South Bay, it can be a big commute. Currently Cruise has an experimental shuttle to and from the South Bay, but it can add hours to your workday. As bad as Caltrain is, it's still faster.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great comp and work and life while it lasted

Cons

Uncertainty, went downhill, dependent on the parent company

3.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Smart peers and collaborative culture

Cons

Company shut down after leadership failure

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