Clauderoc - A sinking ship - Senior Software Engineer Payroc Employee Review

1.0
30 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Salary - Fully remote - Unlimited holidays (UK)

Cons

- Engineering leads are suffering from deep AI psychosis. They get Claude to write documentation and plans, don't bother to proof-read them, yet the whole Engineering department has to follow and make sense of it. - Claude spend is monitored per employee, with emails sent to employees who aren't using it enough. - Poor handling of situations that would have resulted in disciplinary action at any normal company. - Nobody cares about your ideas. I initiated talks to discuss potential workflow improvements several times over my tenure yet they went nowhere. Engineering managers would rather talk about their plants than address anything. - No goodbye from any engineering managers even after working there for many years. Shocking. - Recent round of layoffs. - Processes change frequently and depends whatever a particular person is feeling that month. - Zero career progression. - Bonus is poor and hasn't advanced. - Presidents club is a complete farce. Top "x performing" employees were flown out to Cancun. No idea how performance was measured. Most employees who went were from USA, with very little representation from UK / Europe / Engineering, if at all. They are so out of touch that this happened straight AFTER a round of layoffs - either everyone should share in success or none at all. Sheer egotistic and narcissistic leadership from the top down. - Many, many other things I want to highlight but cannot to remain anonymous. Please save yourself the stress and look elsewhere.

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5.0
27 Mar 2026
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Pros

Really great people to work with.

Cons

None that I can think of

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Payroc Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing this! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the culture and the people you work with—our team truly makes the difference. We’re grateful to have you as part of Payroc!
1.0
9 Apr 2026
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Pros

I would say it’s a remote role that helps you save on gas until they suddenly pull a bait and switch.

Cons

This company is extremely unstable. They will smile to your face one day and let you go the next without any prior warning, leaving you suddenly without income or security for your family. Despite that, they continue sending emails pushing you to participate in company surveys and subtly pressure you to present it as a “great place to work,” which feels very disingenuous. Upper management consistently expects more work for less, and employees are often required to put in long hours. If you try to set reasonable boundaries—like sticking to an 8-hour workday—you’re made to feel like you’re not doing enough. The company also seems to prioritize acquiring other businesses, only to follow up with layoffs shortly after. Leadership messaging is also misleading. In meetings, they encourage employees to “speak to your manager” if workloads become overwhelming, but in reality, that support isn’t there. Additionally, I originally applied for a fully remote position, only to experience a bait-and-switch where I was later required to go into the office. Even then, upper management was rarely present or accessible. Overall, this was a very frustrating and disappointing experience. If you’re considering working here, be prepared for a very unpredictable Rocy ride!

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Payroc Response
2mo
Thank you for your candid feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that your experience felt this way. We take feedback about leadership communication, workload expectations, and employee support seriously. It’s important that employees feel they can speak up, set reasonable boundaries, and receive the support they need—your comments highlight areas where we need to continue improving. We also recognize the importance of clear communication, particularly as the organization grows and evolves, and we are actively focused on strengthening alignment and transparency across the business. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
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