Was amazing prior to Elon - Software Engineer 2 X Employee Review

1.0
Oct 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

* None, no more equity, bad pay, from what I hear from friends still there its a total mess.

Cons

I quit after several rounds of layoffs impacting my most valuable teammates. I hear its a total mess there now. Engineers are pulled around randomly, super disconnected, no concrete vision When Elon first took over he took the tech lead from each team, put them on a skunk works project and told them if they didnt execute the requirements by the following Monday, theyd be canned. All of them worked through the night for the next week. They all committed to a full 100+ hour week, most pulling all nighters multiple days in a row, completed all projects within the requirements, got canned anyways.

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5.0
Jan 30, 2026
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Pros

Great environment, great coworkers and middle management is 10/10 incredible.

Cons

None. Place is great, vibes are good.

1.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company offers good benefits and company wide perks.

Cons

The Finance and Accounting department suffers from favoritism, nepotism, and poor leadership. Promotions and opportunities appear to be driven more by personal relationships than by performance, contributions, or expertise. The Accounting Controller demonstrates biased and unprofessional leadership, which has created a culture of low accountability and poor morale. High performers are often overlooked while favored individuals continue to advance despite limited contributions. The department relies heavily on outdated and manual processes that create inefficiencies and unnecessary work. There seems to be little urgency to modernize systems or improve operations. The culture also tolerates underperformance, with inconsistent expectations and accountability across team members. This can be frustrating for employees who value merit, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

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