The company lacks a clear long-term vision, pushing aggressively into the AI market without the strong product management needed to lead effectively. Its culture is steadily shifting, with fewer opportunities for direct connection: no more face-to-face interactions with colleagues, no company retreats, and no regional social gatherings. What was once a distinctly German/European culture has transitioned into a more American corporate style. As a result, it’s not uncommon to see colleagues, including managers, being let go.