Good company with bad leadership - Senior Python Developer PeakData Employee Review

I've been with PeakData for over a year now, and I must say, it's been quite an insightful journey. The company's commitment to making a difference in the healthcare industry is truly commendable. We're not just another AI company; we're a team on a mission to improve patient care. Pros: Noble Mission: PeakData's focus on helping patients receive the best treatment available is a noble and inspiring mission. It's rewarding to be a part of something that can have a positive impact on people's lives. Cutting-Edge Technology: The company is at the forefront of AI and healthcare. It's exciting to work with such cutting-edge technology and contribute to the industry's development. Diverse Team: The workplace is diverse and inclusive, which fosters a great environment for collaboration and learning. Professional Development: There are opportunities for professional growth, and the company supports employees in their career development. Work-Life Balance: The company recognizes the importance of work-life balance, which is a plus for maintaining a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Fast-Paced Environment: The fast-paced nature of the industry can be challenging at times, but it also keeps things interesting. Communication: Like any growing company, communication can be improved. Clearer communication on company updates and strategy would be beneficial.

- Salary was a bit over the average - Few self development hours

Where to start? After some time here I could write a book about toxic management and corporate "culture". Here are some of the highlights: - Constant reorgs - every 3 months or so, hard to dig deep into some problem because you will be in another team next quarter - Shoot the messenger culture - if you are the one communicating bad news (and there is a lot of bad news) you are the source of the problem, competent people associated with unsuccessful projects are fired - The contract is for PeakData not for you - multiple people were "convinced" to leave before the notice period under various "threats", with a combination of contractor agreement you as an employee have 0 leverage - Over-management + constant meetings - the more experienced engineer you are the less time you have to do actual work, instead you are in a black hole of meetings with all the stakeholders. You cannot make any simple technical decision as you need your manager's approval and he/she needs his manager's approval all the way (almost) to the top - Factions - there are people working from the Wroclaw office and then there is everyone else, ideas originating in the office have more traction despite their quality. As a remote employee, you are at disadvantage. Plus most of the company beer meetins are blame festival - especially at the people absent - Rotation & employee retentions - it's better for the engineers but all engineering managers rotated during my time here, in some teams more than once - Gut-feeling instead of product-driven decisions, especially deeper down the stack, the state is one thing but no progress here - As an engineer you work on your own gear but people have company laptops on other teams - No stock options, no bonuses, no benefits, no paid time off, you receive just raw salary for the number of hours you worked