Just-so-so - Software Engineer Glean (CA) Employee Review

Excellent peer group Full ownership Fast moving

Couldn't think of any cons

Pros: Office snacks, work location, and friendly coworkers. The SE organization also has strong hiring managers. There can be some lack of direction and occasional chaos, which may be expected at a Series F stage company.

Cons: • Lack of structure and clear processes for KPIs, with decision-making at times feeling influenced by internal politics. • In my experience, leadership within the GTM organization appeared relatively inexperienced, which created challenges in execution and alignment. • Promotions at times seemed influenced by relationships rather than purely performance-based outcomes. • High employee turnover, under-resourced teams, and ongoing budget constraints made it difficult to operate effectively. • Career progression and role expectations could feel inconsistent, with rapid title changes not always aligned with experience. • Remote and in-office expectations felt misaligned, particularly across different office locations, leading to confusion around the purpose of in-person attendance. • Workplace morale could be low, with employees feeling the need to be overly cautious in communication and feedback. • Feedback and communication styles were not always received consistently across team members, which may have impacted inclusivity and openness. • Success could feel highly dependent on manager relationships, regardless of individual performance or hiring outcomes. • Limited clarity around ownership and collaboration among recruiters, including candidate and role ownership, which sometimes led to overlapping efforts without clear credit or accountability.