Could use a breath of fresh air - Software Engineer Getty Images Employee Review

3.0
18 Sept 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Global company with offices around the world Great leadership principles that emphasize learning Friendly co-workers eager to socialize both within and outside work Convenient location, close to restaurants and transportation Events that emphasize growth (hackathons, open all-hands) Free bread and sparking water

Cons

Monolithic, legacy application: Difficult to impossible to bring in new ideas or practices without toppling a house of cards. Only recently moved to AWS, but still uses tech like AngularJS. Top heavy: Engineers, PMs , etc. with a 'senior' title outnumber others 4:1. Lack of communication: Devs are to fill tickets and not ask about the 'why' behind business decisions. Not much cross-functional collaboration. Somewhat of a tech bro culture: Liquor bottles/kegs in the open around the office. "Required fun" events like golf, ping pong, and video game tournaments. Lackluster compensation plan: Especially compared to other Seattle-based companies.

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- fun culture where you get to hear talks by photographers - adopts new technologies relatively early in the game - a really great place to learn and grow as a developer

Cons

- can handle shifts/re-orgs poorly with communication, leaving employees feeling unheard and unvalued.

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Getty Images Response
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Hello! Thank you for your review! We’re really glad to hear that you have a positive view of our culture, particularly the opportunity to engage with photographers and our adoption of new technologies. It’s also great to know that you found our environment supportive with opportunity for growth - we always aim to ensure employees feel that they can learn and grow within their role, and others. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication during shifts and reorganizations. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and it’s important that our communication is clear, consistent, and inclusive so that employees feel heard and valued. We will work to continue to uphold our Leadership Principle of being trustworthy, transparent, and honest. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
3.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

WFH, good overall culture. Good people.

Cons

Leadership has been slow to stay current and modern in the workplace. The business is straddled with debt from a pervious investment company that had bought Getty and gutted it. Future is uncertain.

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