A sinking ship - Engineer Xicato Employee Review

1.0
21 Jun 2021
Recommend
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Pros

the people that used to work there

Cons

New CEO brought a team of VPs and senior managers. Engineers walked out and he kept hiring more managers. Destroyed culture.

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Pros

Sales Manager has exactly what it takes to grow.

Cons

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2.0
20 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company has talented engineers and a compelling product portfolio. There is opportunity to take on broad responsibility and contribute meaningfully, especially in smaller teams. Employees are generally hardworking and passionate about the technology.

Cons

During my tenure, there were frequent shifts in organizational structure, reporting lines, and strategic priorities. This created ongoing uncertainty around role scope, accountability, and long-term operational planning. Financial strain led to compensation adjustments and restructuring, which impacted morale and stability. In my experience, hiring decisions were not always aligned with clearly defined operational frameworks, resulting in overlapping responsibilities and unclear ownership. The pace of change often outpaced process development, making consistent execution difficult.

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