KAYAK reviews

No work/play balance Developers don't care about after-hours or fixing problems Terrible management gets hired and promoted Executives are out of touch with the people who work for them except for 1 You will never be heard by anyone that matters Lost the startup feel years ago

The company used to focus on creating an outstanding work environment, with a real emphasis on employee well-being and motivation. Unfortunately, that culture has been deteriorating over time. Additionally: - Compensation. The total compensation package (base salary + bonus + RSUs) is noticeably below the even market average across all markets (not only the US and EU), especially considering the expected workload and responsibilities. - Benefits. Year after year, benefits are being gradually reduced. This includes healthcare, wellness perks, and internal programs — the trend is clearly downward. - Management. There is a serious lack of strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making at various management levels. Leadership tends to deflect accountability and push responsibility for failed decisions onto individual contributors. - Ownership and Motivation. Due to low compensation, declining benefits, and minimal raises, employee motivation is low. Many people are doing the bare minimum, which creates a culture of mediocrity. The general vibe is: "Why should I put in extra effort if it doesn't change anything?". No one wants to take on additional responsibilities or go the extra mile — and honestly, it's hard to blame them. - Internal Promotions. A large majority of mid-to-senior managers have grown internally, and while that might sound good, it leads to a very narrow perspective. Many have limited exposure to modern engineering practices, leadership approaches, or scalable team processes. In some cases, promotions seem to be driven more by personal connections or domain knowledge than actual leadership skills — e.g. someone being promoted not because they’re a strong engineer or a capable manager, but because they "know the domain". - WFO. No comments.