Used to be great, not so much any more - Engineering Manager Zendesk Employee Review

3.0
12 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, good work life balance, interesting work.

Cons

Private Equity, regular layoffs, work life balance not so great any more.

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5.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture, good work life balance, excellent team mates, Everyone is focused on extremely bright solutions-oriented collaboration.

Cons

Many systems to learn, but this is true for any large company.

5.0
23 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Culture: There is a genuine sense of community here. People actually care about each other’s well-being, which is rare in high-growth tech environments. Product: You’re working on the literal edge of AI. The product is already industry-leading, but the "continuously improving" mindset means we never stagnate. Operational Excellence: The internal systems are fantastic. Navigating your daily tasks is seamless because the company has invested in the right tools to keep work frictionless. Environment: The office space is top-tier, and it serves as a hub for meeting incredibly talented, interesting people from all walks of life.

Cons

Fast Pace: Not really a con for most. As in all tech roles and AI, the product moves so quickly, you have to be comfortable with rapid change. It’s exciting, but it requires high adaptability.

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