Messy startup enviornment - Anonymous employee Code Climate Employee Review

2.0
15 May 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Generally filled with hardworking, fun/likeable, talented folks. Hosts fun social, community service, and team building events. Some may like the fast paced, constantly changing/chaotic startup environment (but many will not, see 'Cons').

Cons

As many of the other Glassdoor reviews note, leadership (which has seen several major changes recently) is inadequate and unable to define a consistent inspiring/realistic roadmap for the business, and seems to constantly change internal messaging. In these difficult economic times (esp. in tech), Code Climate is not able to retain customers since their core products are non-mission critical. This all creates a stressful, messy internal environment.

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5.0
13 Jan 2023
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Pros

Cool and kind people. Everyone is helpful and collaborative. Teams interact with each other at our free daily lunch! Management cares about people.

Cons

Workloads are pretty rigorous but I feel I can get it done.

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1.0
4 Dec 2023
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Pros

Strong Technical Team: The engineering team at CodeClimate is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals, providing a great environment for technical growth. Collaborative Work Culture: There's a strong sense of teamwork within the engineering department, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Cons

Underutilization of Own Tools: Despite developing tools like Velocity for efficiency and better workflow management, there's a notable lack of their application within internal processes, particularly in the context of tech lead updates. Leadership and Values Discrepancy: There seems to be a significant gap between the values promoted by the company and those practiced, especially by the CEO. This discrepancy creates a conflicting work environment. Micro-Management Issues: The management style leans heavily towards micro-management, particularly from the director's side. This approach often hinders the autonomy and creativity of the engineering team. Lack of Authenticity in Values: The company's stated values often feel inauthentic or 'for show', leading to a lack of trust and morale among team members.

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