Software Engineering not changing for the better - Anonymous employee Lively Employee Review

3.0
26 Nov 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good mission for the company, C-suite truly believed in helping customers. The other departments (besides Engineering) seemed to be doing great, I enjoyed interacting with people outside engineering and they seemed to be doing well. Good compensation and benefits. Peers were kind people and I enjoyed working with them.

Cons

It's always a tough transition when an engineering department grows rapidly. Unfortunately, although at a surface level it might not have been noticeable, in this case things didn't go well. (Many of the most talented engineers left the company out of dissapointment.) Timelines became difficult, I wasn't given sufficient time to coach/assist teammates, and engineer's voices weren't heard. Some managers were negative influences; one had a combative style along with a documented tendency to unfairly lash out at those who disagreed. The environment that used to be supporting and positive eroded away.

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5.0
8 Oct 2025
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Pros

Good benefits, PTO, Understanding Managers, Friendly and Smart Coworkers, Ethical Leadership

Cons

Work Volume could be high and unevenly distributed during the busy times. Sometimes difficult to communicate with Engineering or outside vendors in a timely manner.

4.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

Great senior leadership & co-founder culture. Fun company to work for, growing and very focused on customer experience

Cons

There is a certain mid manager that is a true culture vulture. Be warned.

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