Unstable Environment with Frequent Workforce Reductions and Overly Complex Tech Stack - Senior Software Engineer Vacasa Employee Review

3.0
10 Nov 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunity for engineers interested in the technical challenges of transitioning from a monolith to a microservices architecture. Documentation is thorough enough to support a smooth onboarding experience, and the team uses a modern tech stack fully hosted on AWS, making it a strong environment for those looking to work with current tools and cloud infrastructure.

Cons

The engineering management team often lacks experience, which can lead to inconsistent guidance and support. KPIs and goals are frequently set without a realistic understanding of project constraints, leading to pressure and burnout among the team. Additionally, there's a tendency toward passive-aggressive communication, which can create an uncomfortable work environment and hinder open collaboration.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

The people that I worked with were great, excellent work life balance.

Cons

Layoffs every quarter just about for the entirety I was with the company, so I never felt I could grow there.

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