A ship with no rudder. - Software Engineer (Swe II) Dealerware Employee Review

2.0
21 Jun 2024
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Pros

Some genuinely good people that have been a pleasure to know and work with.

Cons

Stability: The organization has faced challenges in maintaining stability, evidenced by periodic layoffs occurring approximately every quarter over the past year. Transparency regarding sales performance has diminished since the departure of the sales team, leaving uncertainty about goal achievement. Despite multiple rounds of workforce reductions, key decision-makers have seen minimal turnover. Diversity: At the executive level, diversity remains limited, with recent hires and promotions predominantly reflecting a single demographic profile. Engineering: Opportunities for career development have become scarce, coinciding with a reduction in full-time employees and an increased reliance on outsourcing to control expenses. Product Strategy: While adopting an agile methodology in name, frequent priority shifts (P1 requests) disrupt ongoing projects, extending delivery timelines. Teams subsequently face criticism for perceived delays. As a result, strategic initiatives are largely irrelevant. Day-to-Day Operations: The daily routine is marked by a high volume of meetings, although many fail to produce actionable outcomes, impacting overall productivity.

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5.0
11 Oct 2025
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Pros

Big mission, great market traction, authentic people first organization

Cons

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4.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

Smart, collaborative people who generally care about quality and customer outcomes. Interesting technical problems across enterprise SaaS, integrations, identity, reliability, and operational tooling. Opportunities to work cross-functionally and have visible impact. Strong exposure to real customer and business needs.

Cons

Engineering team has shrunk over time, which has increased pressure on remaining teams. Still working out how to utilize AI to best advantage for the business and the engineering teams. Priorities can shift, and ownership can sometimes be unclear. Shifting from remote-first to hybrid model.

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