Standard Bots reviews

4.6

89% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

86% positive business outlook

Standard Bots has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there.

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16 reviews
5.0
Nov 7, 2024

Startup working on very challenging technical problems

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Pros

During my time with the company so far, I had the opportunity to work alongside some incredibly talented individuals, including leadership, who are deeply committed to innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in engineering. While there are challenges, especially around balancing multiple large-scale projects, the ambition and drive to deliver cutting-edge products is what sets it apart from most other companies. Standard Bots is not a place to rest and vest, its not a large tech company that coddles its employees. Making good products (hardware and software) is hard work and is not for everyone. One of the most valuable aspects of working here is the variety of high-impact projects. The fast-paced environment allowed me to grow quickly, learn new skills, and work in areas outside of my expertise. I was often encouraged to think creatively and offer input. I also admired the company’s dedication to building custom solutions, even when it meant taking the road less traveled. There’s a strong belief in creating tailored products that set the company apart, which was inspiring to be a part of. This level of commitment to excellence—while sometimes demanding—showed the leadership’s passion for delivering unique solutions to customers. Though there were times when the company had to make tough decisions or adapt quickly to shifting priorities, I appreciated the leadership's efforts to respond dynamically to the market. And while managing a large portfolio of projects can be complex, I respect the vision to build multiple, impactful initiatives at once, even when it requires constant adaptation. High-growth companies need to stay nimble and focused in the face of rapidly changing circumstances. If folks on the team are taking much longer to finish tasks or projects, leadership tries to understand why and offer help. You cannot make a significant dent in robotics without a sense of urgency, good communication and

Cons

This fast paced, changing environment is not for the faint of heart. If you are used to a slow, relaxed cadence with ever extending deadlines and no accountability this is probably not going to be your cup of tea.

5.0
Nov 7, 2024

Great place to work

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Pros

I recently joined Standard Bots after working at another ambitious startup. However, Standard Bots is far ahead in many areas. They have a dedicated sales and solutions team, stable software that can handle real-world tasks, a shop team focused on efficient hardware assembly, and most importantly, real customers using our products. This demonstrates a higher level of maturity compared to many other startups. This is my first remote position, and I was initially unsure about how it would work. However, the people here are fantastic to work with. They are talented and easy to interact with. Management has set ambitious goals and effectively communicated them to employees. The CEO is definitely sharp and has some inspiring ideas, however, he is not a dictator. If you come to him with a good argument, he'll listen and often change course. It's motivating to see the impressive work coming from the different teams.

Cons

As projects and goals accumulate, you can get spread somewhat thin. This is common and nearly unavoidable in start-ups though.

5.0
Nov 7, 2024

Exciting Company at the Intersection of Robotics and AI

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Difficult and Interesting Problems to Solve - Supportive Boss, listens to new ideas and isn't critical of mistakes - Team is smart, driven, and collaborative - Non Tech Giant Culture, good work-life balance - Tons to learn on the job

Cons

- Company is working on a difficult problem / industry, and as the company grows there are some learning and growing pains, but there are for any startup. - Sometimes the company focuses on too many large problems at once, which while extremely interesting, can be distracting.

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