Great Product & CEO, Remote First, but Terrible Worklife Balance - Sales Strategy Confluent Employee Review

2.0
4 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Remote first company, which is great for folks who want to work in tech but not live in any of the expensive hub states. The product is great and the company is growing fast. Internal company info is easy to find.

Cons

Leadership (director level and above) on average are toxic and politics run rampant throughout leadership. Work/life balance is non-existent. People live to work, chemistry is hard to build on zoom calls, and going the extra mile is expected rather then encouraged. Company doesn't take work/life balance into consideration, taking away recharge days and in-office benefits.

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5.0
25 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Eng heavy culture Great benefits

Cons

IBM acquisition could change culture

4.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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