Kickdrum Software Developer reviews

4.4

84% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)
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Brian Rauch

23% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Kickdrum with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Kickdrum is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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27 reviews
5.0
Mar 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company for initial phases of career and good growth opportunities.

Cons

Getting selected is very tough

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Kickdrum Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that Kickdrum has been a great launchpad for your career and that you've found meaningful growth opportunities here. Our hiring process is intentionally rigorous. We believe in bringing in A-players who are excited to learn, grow, and push boundaries. We know it can feel tough from the outside, but we appreciate your patience and persistence. We look forward to continuing to provide a challenging and rewarding environment for everyone who joins us!
2.0
Jan 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to modern development tools and large-scale systems that could have been valuable under stable conditions

Cons

Projects were frequently redirected or paused without warming, often after significant work had already been completed. Priorities shifted based on last-minute leadership input rather than technical reasoning, which made planning nearby imposible. Engineers were expected to move quickly while absorbing the cost of reward caused by unclear direction. Over time, this created frustration, burnout, and a sense that effort did not matter because nothing was allowed to fully land. The environment rewarded reacting fast instead of building well.

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Kickdrum Response
3w
Thank you for sharing this feedback. It's detailed, and we can tell it comes from a place of genuine frustration. We're sorry your experience felt that way. We hear you on project direction and planning predictability. In a fast-paced service based environment, pivots are sometimes necessary. But we recognize that when they happen without enough context or lead time, they create real costs for engineers: rework, burnout, and a sense of disconnection from outcomes. That's not the experience we want to create. We are actively working on improving how we communicate project priorities, involve engineering voices in planning, and create more stability in delivery. Individual contributors are at the core of what we build, and we want every Drummer to feel that their work lands and matters. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll continue using it to improve."
4.0
Nov 19, 2025

Okish

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits good learning good culture

Cons

Nothing much. All is good

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Kickdrum Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're happy to hear that the benefits, learning opportunities, and culture have been positive highlights for you. We look forward to continuing to build on that and we hope Kickdrum keeps exceeding expectations as you grow with us!
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