Wow, what happened? - Software Engineer NextRoll Employee Review

2.0
Aug 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work life balance can be good.

Cons

The stability of the place is in question (although if you read earlier reviews it seems it always has been). There have been multiple rounds of layoffs. Many higher ups were exiting throughout the year. The latest round of layoffs were handled very poorly. Directors and managers taking PTO when the news was delivered which made things chaotic and was particularly insensitive. They also laid off many higher performers and some people who were about to go on parental leave. Overall just disappointing.

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NextRoll Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and highlighting your positive sentiment about the work life balance at NextRoll. This is an important aspect of the Roller experience that we want to ensure is part of our evolving culture. We also acknowledge that over the past year, we've had to make some difficult decisions and as a result, we've had to part ways with many outstanding Rollers. It is our goal to handle sensitive matters with the utmost discretion and to always treat our Rollers with dignity and respect, therefore we are sorry to hear that you felt the recent reduction was handled differently. We certainly appreciate the time that you spent with us, and wish you the best. As part of our Rolling On program, we hope that you find some helpful resources here: https://www.nextroll.com/rolling-on -Amy LeBold, EVP, People Experience

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5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great company culture and leadership.

Cons

Nothing worth calling out here.

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NextRoll Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share this and even more, for being part of building the culture you're describing. It's something we take real pride in, and hearing it from people inside the team is the strongest validation we get. Thanks for being here! - Amy LeBold, Chief People Officer
2.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

When I first started it had an amazing culture, great leadership who knew what they were doing and where they were going. I gained a lot of lifelong friends from working here. The salary ended up being very good as well, but that's where the pros end.

Cons

I would encourage anyone considering joining this company to do extensive due diligence before accepting an offer. The organization has experienced repeated layoffs year after year, including the elimination of roughly 40% of the workforce within the last six months. Despite years of stagnant revenue, leadership's primary response has been continued cost-cutting rather than investing in meaningful growth or innovation. The company currently has no Chief Revenue Officer, and it's difficult to ignore that several senior leaders appear to be openly exploring opportunities elsewhere. Many of these challenges appear to stem from leadership's unwillingness to listen to frontline employees and customer-facing teams who consistently raised concerns about changing market conditions. Instead of adapting, leadership remained committed to an outdated strategy, allowing competitors to move ahead. The company is now scrambling to catch up to a market it once had the opportunity to lead. Perhaps the most frustrating aspect is the disconnect between leadership's messaging and its actions. Employees are routinely told they're doing an exceptional job, only to be met with yet another round of layoffs. At the same time, experienced, long-tenured employees who helped build the business are replaced with lower-cost hires, who often face the same fate in subsequent reductions. This cycle has significantly eroded trust, morale, and institutional knowledge. From my perspective, there has been little strategic difference between the current CEO and the previous one. The focus continues to be on reducing headcount rather than executing a clear vision for sustainable growth. Before accepting a position here, I would carefully evaluate the company's long-term direction, leadership stability, and employee retention.

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