Great place to work and grow. Fast paced and exciting - Senior IT Specialist Intercom Employee Review

5.0
Jun 22, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits. all meals - Work life balance (when I allow it). I get a lot of appreciation for the work I do. I get to focus on what I'm good at but am pushed to grow and stretch my skills and knowledge daily. Accountable managers that want you to grow and have your back. No matter who you are, you will learn a ton working at Intercom.

Cons

It takes awhile to understand the organization and how to make things happen. It's pretty flat but since we are in 5 countries it can be hard to understand who does what and what their titles really mean. People that are shy may struggle a bit at first. It takes awhile to get used to people being real. Things move very fast there's a lot of change. It took me a long time to adjust to that. Some people my struggle to make their own way without a ton of guidance.

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Intercom Response
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback, we appreciate you taking the time to share it! I agree that we’re a fast-moving business and the pace can take some getting used to. And at the same time, I agree with you that our people leaders have our backs, and that our culture is centered around “realness,” insofar as everyone is here to help each other succeed and lift each other up in both our wins and our misses. And thanks also for your guidance around how we can focus on helping all of our people feel connected to each other in the ways that feel best and are most meaningful to them. It’s good guidance to me and our People team to ensure everyone feels welcomed, which they certainly are! Thanks, David Chief People Officer

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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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