Too many layoffs - Sr Developer/Tech lead Prodigy Education Employee Review

Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, and also for your constructive feedback. We hear you on updates to legacy code, and tackling this challenge is a priority in 2026 alongside several other exciting projects which we believe will materially improve our offering for teachers and students.

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you feel heard and supported by your manager and peers and that you’re making the most of our perks like the Gym and Learning funds! Our leaders are committed to unlocking Prodigy’s potential and driving long-term growth. This year, we’ve increased our investment in the role-playing game more than ever, allowing us to execute our roadmap faster and more effectively while staying true to our mission of helping every student love learning. We’re also being more intentional and transparent about our big bets—long-term investments we’re excited to continue pursuing. If you ever have questions about where the business is headed, we encourage you to: -Chat with your manager -Join our monthly All Hands meetings -Submit an anonymous question before the All Hands -Message one of our CEOs directly—they’re always happy to clarify! We appreciate your curiosity and engagement in shaping Prodigy’s future! A Growth Mindset is core to who we are - and it sounds like it resonates with you too. For additional support with your personal and career growth at Prodigy, we encourage you to leverage feedback from performance reviews, 1:1s with your manager, and our internal resources. Regularly reviewing your career development plan and role description with your manager can also help guide your progress. And, of course, your People Partner is always available for support! Looking forward to achieving big things together in 2025!