Pace of innovation can be slow in some departments: Especially in support and operations, where change often lags behind product priorities.
Siloed structure: It can be hard to break into product or other departments without heavy networking or internal sponsorship.
Scaling pains: As Zoom grew fast, some systems and leadership styles didn’t evolve at the same speed—creating occasional bottlenecks or unclear ownership.
Career growth depends on self-advocacy: Promotions and transitions require you to be visible, vocal, and strategic about where you want to go.