No vision, brain drain - Software Engineer Happen Bank Employee Review

2.0
Jul 23, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Because there is no sense of urgency or vision, LC is a pretty low pressure place to work, thus it is a good place for people who want to coast, say if your priority is your kids or family. Benefits are pretty good, too, and the office is right next to BART.

Cons

In the tech org. decisions are made arbitrarily based on some out-of-touch VP's preferences. They are not based on logic, data, or vision. Also, this is an operations driven company. Operations tells engineering how to implement products and what technologies to use. This can be soul crushing for high achievers and visionaries, and has contributed to lack of progress and massive brain drain.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

New office, new name, same great company. Good growth opportunity where you can see your impact.

Cons

Not a huge con, but better snacks or catered lunch would be a plus.

2.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent starting pay and some good teammates. The company is highly profitable and continues to grow. Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and expand your scope. Equity awards.

Cons

Over the course of several years, I have been given additional responsibilities multiple times without more compensation despite the company’s strong financial performance. While I’m happy to contribute, the pattern of increasing responsibility without recognition is a major demotivator, even to your most diligent employees. It's tiresome. It doesn't take much effort to make strong contributors feel seen and valued, and it's such a missed opportunity not to. The company frequently talks about culture and values, but there is infighting and rivalries between teams and individuals. That energy creates drama instead of collaboration and leads to repetitious mistakes. Good people — especially top performers — eventually leave because they can.

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