Good people, uncertain direction - Software Engineer Z2 Employee Review

3.0
Dec 11, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some great people to work with. Genuine desire to make truly awesome games. Some weekly catered meals. Very open communication polices around company direction and progress. Recent efforts to improve prototyping processes.

Cons

Can feel a bit clique-y with various groups supporting their own. While there is a desire to make awesome games, there isn't really a clear vision of how to achieve that. Often that leads to design-by-committee and iterating game features on engineering.

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5.0
Mar 7, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, great team, great projects.

Cons

None. good place to work.

4.0
Oct 27, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I worked at Z2 for nearly 2 years, and I feel like I should add my two cents here. First of all, this is a highly competitive industry, and there is an expectation of competency and passion at this company. If you are good at your job, not a slacker, and you have a passion for the business of making mobile games; this is a great company to work for. I had a generally good experience in my time at the company. I noticed some of the reviews on this site are singling out specific execs and attacking them personally. However, my experience with management, such as Lou Fasulo (CEO), was not at all like what I read from those reviews. I found him to be determined to make Z2 a great company. Every company has its growing pains, and there will always be those who feel personally targeted by big business decisions, such as downsizing or canceling a title-in-development -- but again, I feel like I was always treated fairly and honestly by upper management in my time there. Take it for what it's worth.

Cons

Relatively demanding game-development environment is not for everyone; and can sometimes make work/life balance difficult to maintain. Occasional growing pains.

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