Bait & Switch Job Title & Forced Covid Vaccine, Even for Remote Workers - Senior Software Engineer Confluent Employee Review

1.0
10 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I can't really think of any that stand out when compared against other employers.

Cons

First, there was the bait and switch title. I was hired at Staff but immediately lowered to "Senior" on first day because it was a "mistake" to hire me as Staff, apparently this is not illegal, just incredibly immoral. This happened to 3 other co-workers I spoke with at different job levels. It wasn't not a mistake, but a calculated move to essentially poach employees from better opportunities they may have been offered. They also forced the Covid vaccine on ALL employees, including remote workers. Because you know, they know best what should go in your body, not you. If you don't like it, you're not able to continue employment. I actually had adverse reactions from the vaccine too, which I had no intention of ever getting before it was mandated we must.

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5.0
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Pros

Eng heavy culture Great benefits

Cons

IBM acquisition could change culture

4.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great product, strong leadership, and talented people across the organization. Excellent place to learn enterprise SaaS sales and grow quickly as an SDR. Supportive team culture, good training, and a fast-paced environment with many opportunities to work with large global accounts. Strong compensation and career development opportunities for high performers.

Cons

Since the IBM acquisition, there has been uncertainty around the future structure and career path for SDRs. Communication could be more transparent regarding organizational changes, promotion opportunities, and long-term strategy for the SDR organization.

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