sinking ship - Senior Software Engineer Gogo Employee Review

1.0
17 Jun 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Gogo used to be a great place to work. The culture was strong and collaborative. Employees were genuinely passionate about the work they were doing.

Cons

After the acquisition, everything changed — and not in a good way. The original culture disappeared almost immediately. Communication became poor, morale dropped, and the once-motivated teams started to disengage. The new CEO, a self-proclaimed Elon Musk fan, brought in a chaotic leadership style focused more on disruption than direction.

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5.0
3 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Comfortable, empathetic culture that makes work a joy - each and every day. Strong sense of ethical fortitude toward customers, both internal and external.

Cons

Poor integration between development and production teams.

1.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It's the best place to work if you like being treated like a child.

Cons

Don't believe the good reviews. Satcom Direct and their leaders have destroyed Gogo. The culture in Colorado has slowly been dismantled and replaced by a strict, militaristic style of managing and processes. Just when you think it can't get any worse, it does. Teams that were once cohesive and effective have been torn apart with reorganizations, resignations, and layoffs. Everyone answers to multiple micromanagers who do not know how to lead. Every 15 minutes of your day is examined and criticized. No talking, unless it's work related. Don't stop typing. Don't suggest improvements or question the roadmap, because SD does everything perfectly, even when they don't. Just follow orders and put on a happy face.

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