Pros
- Talented, supportive people across teams.
- Engineering is collaborative, capable, and committed.
Cons
- The company has struggled to find stable direction since the acquisition, priorities and focus shift frequently.
- The company has had high turnover in upper management since the acquisition, causing ongoing instability.
- Financial challenges have been ongoing since inception.
- Leadership expect honesty and transparency from employees, but this is not reciprocated, which has eroded trust.
- Progression is often title-first and pay-later, increasing workload without matching compensation and contributing to burnout and attrition.
- The product carries heavy technical debt, and engineering isn’t given the time or autonomy to fix core issues properly.
- Product ownership and product management are merged, causing unclear or changing requirements. Engineers are brought in too late, decisions are made mid-build, and rework becomes routine.
- Engineering work is rarely recognised outside the team.
- Work-life balance depends entirely on individual boundaries, as cultural reinforcement is limited.
- Morale and engagement have dropped significantly over the last few years.
- Culture rewards visibility and alignment over honest feedback. Constructive challenge is often dismissed, while those who align closely with leadership are more likely to be recognised or promoted.