Messy and unserious - Anonymous employee Aiven Employee Review

1.0
8 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Competitive salary and share plan options at the time of joining.

Cons

- Huge lack of structure. - Very high turnover, people constantly coming and going. - Leadership is disorganised and often “lost in translation.” - Poor atmosphere, not supportive. - Recruitment and onboarding were a disaster: disorganised, unclear, and full of red flags. Unfortunately, these issues reflect deeper systemic problems in how the company operates.

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Aiven Response
9mo
Thank you for your candid feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the competitive salary and share plan. Your mentioning of some of the challenges you faced are concerning to us. I’m personally concerned with your comments on recruitment and the experience of joining - it’s not something I hear often and is certainly not the experience we want our new joiners to have. We are committed to addressing these areas and continuously improving our workplace. Your insights are invaluable as we work to create a more supportive and structured environment. If you would feel comfortable in discussing your experience further, please feel free to reach out to me directly. Ed Director, Talent & People Experience

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