A Fulfilling Journey of Growth and Support at Kickdrum! - Software Engineer Kickdrum Employee Review

5.0
Jul 25, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I had an absolutely thrilling experience during my time at Kickdrum, and the support they provided went beyond my expectations! From the very beginning, the company exceeded my expectations and offered a work environment that was both inclusive and innovative. One of the most outstanding aspects of Kickdrum was its dedication to employee growth and development. The company provided a well-defined career development plan and regularly reviewed it with the leadership team. Through various training opportunities, I was able to acquire valuable technical skills and enhance my professional capabilities, allowing me to make significant contributions to the team. But what truly sets Kickdrum apart was the extraordinary support they extended during a personal challenge I faced. Due to unforeseen family circumstances, I found myself unable to work from the office for a period. I hesitantly approached the leadership team and shared my situation. To my surprise and immense relief, they responded with an incredible level of empathy and understanding. The leadership at Kickdrum accommodated my request to work from home during this difficult time, allowing me the space and flexibility to balance personal and professional responsibilities. Their unwavering support not only eased my burden but also demonstrated the kind of caring and compassionate work culture they foster. Kickdrum's recognition and appreciation of employees' efforts extended beyond the workplace, as they showed genuine concern for my well-being. Their encouragement and reassurance helped me maintain my productivity and focus during this challenging period. This exceptional level of support from the leadership team truly solidified my belief that Kickdrum is a company that genuinely cares about its employees as individuals. It is a rare quality to find such empathy in a professional setting, and I am forever grateful for the unwavering support that Kickdrum provided. With such a supportive work environment, my journey at Kickdrum has been a transformative one, molding me into a more confident and capable individual. I would highly recommend Kickdrum to anyone seeking a supportive and growth-oriented work environment that truly puts its employees' well-being first.

Cons

While the company provided support during personal challenges, the remote work options were limited on a regular basis.

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Kickdrum Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your experience at Kickdrum! We're happy to hear that Kickdrum has exceeded your expectations. We greatly value our employees, and it's heartening to know that our support made a difference. We're grateful for your recommendation and look forward to continuing to provide a supportive and growth-oriented work environment for all our team members.

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4.0
May 25, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great at providing employee support.

Cons

Bad at giving free time.

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Kickdrum Response
3y
Thank you for the feedback. We believe in work-play-learn and attempt to give equal emphasis to all three. As an organization, we try to strike a balance between work and play by having meeting free Fridays, flexible leaves, weekly sports outings, and hybrid work options to name a few.
2.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The office had decent snacks and the Austin location itself is nice.

Cons

I entered the establishment with the expectation that the diversity and inclusion messaging I had encountered would be genuine, but it was nothing more than a facade. Every meeting had someone talking about how committed we were to DEI, we had all these initiatives and discussion groups, but when it came to actual decision-making and who got promoted or heard in the room it was the same people every single time. I watched people from underrepresented groups bring ideas that went nowhere and then a few months later someone else would get credit for basically the same thing. The constant talking points about inclusion made it worse somehow, because the gap between what we said and what we did was so obvious. I am not asking for perfection but the disconnect between all the messaging and the reality was exhausting and demoralizing.

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