It was good for awhile - Senior Sales Engineer Zoom Communications Employee Review

2.0
9 Dec 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Employee stock options, free lunch, good technology. The product is the best in the market and sells itself.

Cons

The change since IPO is dramatic. Eric is rapidly losing control of the company. Ryan Azus the new sales leader from Ring Central has brought a "sleazy car salesman" attitude to the company. The old mantra of "we take care of our employees, who then take care of our customers" is still around but it is not practiced. We have unlimited time off that we cannot use due to one ridiculous deadline or another. Burnout is rampant within the company.

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Pros

flexible hours, reasonable deadlines. good pay.

Cons

Long hours and not as fast paced.

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Zoom Communications Response
3w
It’s great to hear that you value the flexible hours, reasonable deadlines, and competitive compensation. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and your continued dedication as a member of the Zoom team.
3.0
12 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Native C++ client Bar is low for being a domain expert - knowledge the average Silicon Valley engineer should have is somehow in short supply there, so it's easier to stand out Pay was OK, while it lasted

Cons

Repeated rounds of layoffs, with departed colleagues' work being heaped on those remaining, left everyone miserable and stressed and just waiting for when our turn is next. My boss actually announced development was shifting to "startup mode", and when I asked if that means more upside or flexibility or equity or any of the other reasons you may choose a startup over a large established company, the answer was, "no, just more work" (!?!) Serious culture and power divide between overseas and California based development teams. Zero career growth investment in employees; no training or conferences except those offered by Zoom. Fired entire DEI team CEO attended Melania's movie premier

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Zoom Communications Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective. We understand how changes in leadership and hiring approaches can significantly impact team dynamics and overall culture. Your feedback highlights the importance of internal mobility, leadership alignment, and ensuring that employee voices are heard across regions. We appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed and candid feedback, and we appreciate the positives you found during your time. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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