Unfortunately everything mentioned in the pros section was wiped away with the recent layoffs. The engineering department went through a 50% reduction in force late may/early june and there has since been a lot of changes such as changes in culture and values. Before the layoffs it was easy to look passed the many cancelled projects (after being 50% completed by a team) due to how good the engineering culture was.
My major complaints are :
- Heavy push to AI. This isn't just normal usage of AI, it feels more like a quota instead of improving a teams efficiency by injecting AI into their daily workflow. Instead you are being told its absolutely mandatory. You must use AI and usage is monitored.
- The way that layoffs were handled. Its understandable that business is business and layoffs happen but the way it was handled is unfortunate especially at a small company.
- Frequent cancelled projects.
- No clear plan for the future (atleast none communicated to IC's).
- Complete 180 in company values post layoffs. What used to be creating fair and equitable workplaces has become how the platform can cut comp costs for potential candidates.