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Vecna Robotics reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(64 total reviews)
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Craig Malloy

100% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Vecna Robotics has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 64 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vecna Robotics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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64 reviews
1.0
May 5, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

- Vecna Robotics has great employee benefits (basically good health insurance, 401K matching, and flex time).

Cons

- Most of the management is comprised of employees that have been at Vecna for many years, never working anywhere else. There were not properly trained as managers, and are very bad at it. - Too many titles and large egos. Everyone is a director, manager, VP, Chief this and that. There aren't enough engineers to do the work, but there are so many redundant managers. - It's the boss' way or the highway! At Vecna Robotics, if you don't agree with the people above you, you 3 options: be quiet, quit, or get fired. I've seen all three cases. - You won't get any mentorship here. Every time I brought up this topic with my supervisors, they glazed their eyes and ignored it. - Every project is poorly planned from start, so everything get's rushed and hacked together at the end, both in hardware and software. - Hardware team, very few doing most of the work. But they are quitting or getting fired.... - They don't want to see redflags. I've seen so many engineers leave this company and during the exit interview explain EXACTLY the reasons, but nothing changes. Every month I would see someone I cared about quit. - Huge difference between an R&D project and a product. Current management doesn't understand it. - Salary/Stocks inequality. The range is ridiculous. - Way too many distractions and side projects. Focus on getting 1 product complete!

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Vecna Robotics Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We would like to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please feel free to email us at feedback@vecnarobotics.com.
5.0
Apr 22, 2020

I come first

Recommend
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Pros

I've worked for Vecna for many years now. I have a family of 6 and have seldom ever paid anything for medical expenses. When I need personal time, it is granted without question. I have the flexibility to work from home. During our time at home due to Covid-19, our expenses were covered to set up our offices at home and virtual activities were provided for families with children. My opinions are considered and praise is given when earned. At times when I find my job challenging, I always have the support I need and my questions are always answered promptly.

Cons

Honestly no negative things to say.

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Vecna Robotics Response
6y
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your input – it means a lot to us! Please feel free to reach out to feedback@vecnarobotics.com with any other comments/questions!
5.0
Apr 2, 2020

More than a company - a community

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I have worked at Vecna Robotics and, previously, it's parent company Vecna Technologies for 8+ years collectively. I love coming to work, seeing big projects come together, and - truth be told - working alongside my best friends. We work hard, laugh hard, and aim to make a difference. There's no other place like it. Other things I love: -Free cold brew (and hot brew, tea, and healthy snacks... and happy hour... and bagel Wednesdays) -Fitness clubs (running and yoga) -Career growth and investment in my professional development -Mission-driven mindset -Emphasis on corporate social responsibility, but for real. (not just donating to a cause - actually spending paid working time contributing our communities) -Incredibly talented and inspiring colleagues -Making amazing products with real-life applications that affect companies, workers, and people everywhere

Cons

Sometimes work is just work - but there are always good people around to lift spirits.

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Vecna Robotics Response
6y
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your input! We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you’re enjoying your experience! If you have any further input, please feel free to reach out to feedback@vecnarobotics.com.
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