Great people, top heavy & inexperienced leadership - Senior Mechanical Engineer Latch Employee Review

2.0
Apr 19, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- A good amount of responsibility and ability to drive projects without being micromanaged - Growing company - Opportunities to move within the company and work on what you want - Fully remote - Unlimited PTO is really flexible as long as you handle your workload

Cons

- Things can change very quickly & communication is poor - team leaders were either fired or quit without any notice or explanation, reorgs happen regularly, a large portion of the hardware engineering team was laid off suddenly based on what project you were working on (not performance) - Leadership will force you to work on a new urgent task regularly and without notice for no good reason - Deadlines are unrealistic - Company is very reactionary - Pay is not all that competitive and raises are subpar - Tendency to overwork some people and under utilize others - Leadership does not listen to individual contributors

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5.0
Oct 29, 2025
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Pros

This company is moving fast and on the rise. I have loved the professionalism and focus on contributions. We are making exciting products and signing big customers! We value our international culture and want to encourage cultural exchange!

Cons

This is not an environment for someone that does not function well in autonomy or ambiguity. There is grey areas and we need people who can fill those in!

4.0
Aug 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Talented and collaborative engineering teams with a passion for innovation. Interesting technical challenges and opportunities to work on products with real-world impact. Flexible work arrangements and generally good work-life balance when not in crisis mode. Colleagues who genuinely care about delivering quality solutions.

Cons

Strategic direction can shift abruptly, causing rework and uncertainty. Leadership communication sometimes lacks transparency, especially during organizational changes. Limited career development and mentorship pathways for senior talent. Instability in business model and priorities creates a “reactive” rather than “proactive” environment.

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