Pros
CB was a great place to work, defined by its amazing employees. Many of those employees are still around, though most if not all of them are searching for new jobs and won’t be here long. CB’s poor reputation brought on by its acquisition has made it difficult to recruit quality employees. This may lead to higher starting salaries for new hires, but keep in mind any such higher pay would be a sacrifice for an enjoyable working environment.
Cons
CB used to be an excellent place to become a better software engineer. Looking at pre-2018 reviews, you’ll see references to great benefits, culture, and fulfilling work. Since our leveraged buyout by Apollo Global these reason to work here no longer exist. So many engineers have left due to mismanagement, a demoralizing work environment, and removal of benefits such as promotions, pay raises, bonuses, and monthly 401k matching that the current work environment consists of overworked and stressed out software engineers unable to turn around legacy products in desperate need of modernization. Do not count on a stable job given Apollo’s likely goal to sale off the company. Please research Apollo Global Management before working here.