A place to grow professionally - Senior Software Engineer Cast.AI Employee Review

Very understanding about time off, ability to make real impact, doing interesting and cutting edge work

Currently in scaleup stage, has scaleup downsides

CAST is an exceptional company—built on world-class technology and an outstanding group of people. The CEO is a passionate, direct, and deeply committed leader. The President treats the company like it’s his life’s work, and the CTO is one of the most brilliant minds I’ve worked with. In a high-growth environment, not everyone succeeds—some struggle to keep up with the pace and expectations. That’s part of the reality. But when someone who didn’t meet the bar chooses to leave and then posts a dark, bitter message aimed at great leaders and a company that gave them an opportunity ... that crosses a line. J, I had some respect for you. But after seeing your message, I’ve lost that respect.

Yes, it’s true — the President of the company is deeply passionate about CAST mission. When he sees that a professional isn't delivering results, he can become more hands-on. But that typically stems from someone not stepping up to close the opportunities already in motion ... not from a desire to micromanage for its own sake.