Unbelievable and infectious growth mindset culture. - Engineering Manager Intercom Employee Review

5.0
Mar 13, 2019
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Pros

Incredible opportunities to work on many challenging problems in an ever changing environment. Kind and forward thinking Engineering leadership who look to support and take bets on good people and are willing to forgive mistakes - even big ones. Unbelievable and infectious personal growth mindset culture. Most who have been around for a while have got significantly more accomplished at many things over a short time. Approachable Senior Leadership. Flexible career progression with plentiful opportunity to work across different teams and even different roles. Most folks are both very smart AND get a lot of stuff done. Problem solving culture centred on having business impact. Rarely a dull moment - you will never be bored. :) Things can fundamentally change in days not months. Solid comp including great benefits for those with families. Free meals. Nice office.

Cons

Things can fundamentally change in days not months. :) Often a lot of balls in the air in many different contexts meaning sometimes slow progress on many things vs rapid progress on few things. Not a great place if you like a nice cheese board with breakfast.

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Intercom Response
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A personal growth mindset is a key part of our values and I’m glad to hear you’ve felt that in the work you’ve done and people you’ve collaborated with. We’re solving real problems for our customers and the work your and other teams are doing is incredible.

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5.0
May 9, 2026
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Pros

One of the biggest positives is the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects. The company provides access to the right tools, resources, and support needed to do great work. As a senior engineer, I feel trusted to think critically about problems, challenge assumptions, and help reframe solutions when needed. Stakeholders and the broader business are receptive to feedback, which creates a strong environment for collaboration and problem-solving. When blockers come up, my manager and the organization move quickly to remove them. Overall, it’s a fast-moving, high-trust environment where strong engineers can make a real impact.

Cons

The pace is very fast, which can be a challenge depending on how someone prefers to work. Priorities, tools, and ways of working can change quickly, and it requires a willingness to adapt, learn, and rewire how you approach problems. For people who prefer slower, more predictable environments, the pace may feel intense at times. However, for those who are comfortable with change and motivated by momentum, it can also be one of the most rewarding aspects of the company.

2.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Founders are still involved and will help on top accounts. Competitive compensation. Good breakfast and lunch. Access to the resources one needs, with no apparent shortage of money.

Cons

Silent layoffs. Lack of trust in the employees by leadership. Senior management is poor at defining and communicating expectations. The fast pace of hiring, changing titles and roles, frequently adjusting strategies and shifting ICPs leads to regular confusion. Very poor professional development (zero for many). Investor interests have taken a higher priority than the employees. A once team-first culture has weakened, as the company becomes more corporate, with the early company value of 'We go further together' being eliminated and never replaced with anything about working strong as a team, which is another sign of the diminishing culture.

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