Lots of people leaving - Marketing Intercom Employee Review

2.0
Apr 28, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- There are genuinely great people working here - I don't doubt that most folks here have good intentions. However, processes and culture is still very much at 'start up' level, which doesn't reflect the size of the company now. - You will get lots of broad experience in a variety of areas

Cons

Having read through the other reviews below, some of the things that resonated with my own experience: - Your experience outside of Intercom is not considered or valued as 'real' experience, and your expertise will be treated just as same as someone with no experience in the area you work. This is a company that has grown quickly from being a start up , so there are managers who have been promoted without any experience in specialist areas, just opinions. Opinions and experience are given equal value. - Processes haven't really developed beyond start-up. So for a company with close to 700 employees, this doesn't work. You will read in responses to reviews that much of the feedback is put down to 'growing pains' - however the company takes a long time to take any action to rectify those pains. Employee feedback from a year ago is still being 'worked on' - with plans shelved ahead of another round of employee feedback to see if people still feel the same way. - Growth is not always encouraged. This is my own experience here, where career growth discussions were actively avoided by manager, and then was told in no uncertain terms that my role would only grow if the team got bigger. I'm sure this isn't the same in every team, but in more specialist areas don't expect to grow your career quickly at Intercom.

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5.0
May 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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