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Hazelcast

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Hazelcast Software Developer reviews

1.9

14% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)
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Eric Bochner

Not enough data to show CEO approval

3% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.2

Compensation and benefits

1.9

Career opportunities

1.5

Senior management

1.4

Culture & values

Software Developer employees have rated Hazelcast with 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a poor working experience there. Hazelcast is rated 51% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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15 reviews
2.0
Mar 17, 2026

From Engineering Excellence to a "Yes-Man" Chocolate Factory

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Pros

The Legacy of Engineering Excellence: In its prime (the first 5-6 years), Hazelcast had one of the best engineering cultures in the industry. The technical foundation was world-class. Early Transparency: The initial culture was built on radical transparency and open communication, which was the key driver of the company’s early success. High-Caliber Talent: You still get to work with some brilliant minds who remain from the era when technical merit actually mattered.

Cons

The "Sweet" Downfall: The transition from a software-driven startup to a corporate mess led by a CEO who didn't understand the tech was the beginning of the end. The focus shifted from innovation to "selling a dream" to the board for years. Toxic Succession: After nearly a decade of cultural and technological erosion, the board’s solution was to replace the old leadership with the former CEO’s "yes-man" a gossiping lawyer and former chocolate industry executive. Cultural Decay: The once-transparent environment has been replaced by office politics and a gossip-driven atmosphere. It’s disheartening to see a tech pioneer being managed like a traditional commodity business. Board Disconnect: It took the board 7-8 years to notice the destruction, only to appoint someone from the same inner circle who lacks the vision to restore the company’s original DNA.

2.0
Jun 13, 2025

Heading south

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Pros

We genuinely have some interesting problems to solve and the dev team culture is good.

Cons

Hazelcast suffers from a lack of direction. The current leadership is hugely underwhelming and the morale is low everywhere. A duplicitous HR and an ill fitting CEO. Bizzarely a lawyer with zero credentials for success means multiple failures and exits of all competent team members. The team laughs and is insulted by his claims of being a coder and we are seeing back to back failures. It feels like a sinking ship and we are all looking to leave.

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Hazelcast Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that you find the work at Hazelcast intellectually engaging and that you feel the developer team culture remains strong. We acknowledge your concerns regarding company direction and the impact of leadership on team morale. We understand that during periods of transition, trust in leadership is paramount. We want to assure you that our executive team is focused on navigating the current market challenges and is committed to delivering on our long-term vision for the company. We take your comments regarding internal communication and transparency seriously. We are working to ensure that our leadership approach supports and respects the deep technical expertise of our engineering teams, rather than creating a divide. We are committed to addressing the issues you’ve raised as we work to improve morale and provide a more stable environment for everyone at Hazelcast. If you would like to discuss your experience or these specific concerns further, we would welcome a conversation with the People Team. We appreciate your contributions and wish you the best in your career.
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