Great people & work-life balance, strategy & career development lacks - Software Engineer Bitly Employee Review

3.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people, good work-life balance, given time to learn & use AI

Cons

Lots of changes & whiplash on strategy, teams tend to work too independently, not a lot of space for career growth, upper leadership doesn't seem to prioritize retention

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5.0
15 June 2026
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Pros

Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn new technologies. Collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements, and exposure to challenging projects that help employees grow professionally.

Cons

Some projects can have tight deadlines and changing priorities. Communication between teams could occasionally be improved to ensure smoother project execution.

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Bitly Response
2d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being part of Bitly for the past 1 year. We're glad to hear that you've had a positive experience with your team, opportunities for growth, and the flexibility we offer. We also appreciate your feedback about project planning, shifting priorities, and cross-functional communication. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving how teams work together and support employees as they grow their careers at Bitly. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. – The Bitly People Team
4.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, solid healthcare through Aetna, and friendly coworkers

Cons

Not many, though when I was there the higher-ups made a big push for AI. For a business like Bitly which specializes in short links and QR codes, AI is next to useless for the customer. Chasing trends only kept us from working on actual product improvements.

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Bitly Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you spent at Bitly. We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with your coworkers, compensation, and benefits. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding our AI initiatives. It's fair to question where new technologies fit and whether they're solving real problems. For us, AI has never been about chasing trends for the sake of it. Our focus is, and always has been, helping customers work more efficiently, make better decisions, and get more value from our products. As customer expectations evolve, we continually evaluate new ways to simplify workflows and remove friction, while staying grounded in the core products and experiences that matter most. Not everyone will agree with every product investment, but thoughtful feedback like yours helps shape those conversations. Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter. – The Bitly People Team
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