Pros
- Talented Engineering Team Eager for Growth. - Opportunities for self-directed learning and skill enhancement. - High level of responsibility and ownership given to engineering staff. - Broad range of projects offers diverse skill set development.
Cons
- The promotional process was slated to roll out in February but has yet to be implemented, leading to employee dissatisfaction and lack of motivation. - There is a noticeable lack of engineering backfills and new hires, placing additional pressure on the existing team. - The company does not foster a healthy work-life balance, leading to burnout and decreased productivity. - Although the company claims to prioritize "People + Technology," actions do not align with this philosophy. - Projects are often initiated without full preparation, leading to significant obstacles and setbacks. - Cost-of-living raises are primarily available to sales teams, while engineering and other departments are overlooked. - The sudden termination of the entire pre-sales team adversely affected the delivery team and overall workflow. - Except for a few, the engineering team is generally under-compensated relative to industry standards. - Leadership is unresponsive to communications via Slack and email, hindering effective dialogue and problem-solving. - The company leans towards a 'sales bro culture,' which can be unwelcoming for those from different backgrounds. - An overreliance on often underperforming contractors has added stress and workload to the in-house engineering team. - Sales teams receive minimal training and upskilling, while engineering is expected to self-learn complex topics like machine learning. - Health insurance benefits are terminated immediately upon leaving the company, causing undue stress during transitions. - New KPIs for the engineering team have been promised for a long time but are still undefined, causing confusion and lack of direction. - The company could benefit from a more focused investment in product definition and streamlining internal processes for improved accuracy.