Ticks all the boxes for me - Anonymous employee Cast.AI Employee Review

5.0
9 Oct 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Been working here for quite some time, and I would always describe this place to colleagues as a place that meets all my expectations. Technology and tooling choices are great. Technology is the product (as opposed to workplaces where technology is just necessary expense), so as software engineer you are pretty much on the pedestal here. Lots of emphasis on helping engineers be productive. Team leads & product owners are very technical as well, rarely an event where I would get into "explain to me like I'm 5" discussion with upper management. High tolerance for work-life balance, people get to choose their working hours pretty freely, as long as results are delivered, everybody's happy.

Cons

With majority of engineering team being pretty senior level, it can be a bit daunting for new joiners to match performance expectations. While there's no crunch culture, some people choose to put in extra work, raising the bar for the others, but as long as you're not bothered to keep up with that crowd, you're good:)

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5.0
31 Dec 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very understanding about time off, ability to make real impact, doing interesting and cutting edge work

Cons

Currently in scaleup stage, has scaleup downsides

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5.0
25 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

CAST is an exceptional company—built on world-class technology and an outstanding group of people. The CEO is a passionate, direct, and deeply committed leader. The President treats the company like it’s his life’s work, and the CTO is one of the most brilliant minds I’ve worked with. In a high-growth environment, not everyone succeeds—some struggle to keep up with the pace and expectations. That’s part of the reality. But when someone who didn’t meet the bar chooses to leave and then posts a dark, bitter message aimed at great leaders and a company that gave them an opportunity ... that crosses a line. J, I had some respect for you. But after seeing your message, I’ve lost that respect.

Cons

Yes, it’s true — the President of the company is deeply passionate about CAST mission. When he sees that a professional isn't delivering results, he can become more hands-on. But that typically stems from someone not stepping up to close the opportunities already in motion ... not from a desire to micromanage for its own sake.

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