Update: Rapidly declining. Avoid like the plague. - Senior Product Designer Zoom Communications Employee Review

2.0
21 Mar 2024
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Pros

Teammates are friendly and actively trying to make things better. We all want the company to succeed and to enjoy our work.

Cons

Leadership is failing this company. Over the past two years, morale has plummeted, workload has increased, and the company has flatlined. Eric claims to care about quality, yet every initiative we receive boils down to delivering as much work as quickly as possible with barely enough resources to get the work done. We are frustrated, overworked, and increasingly not proud of the products we're shipping, and when we inevitably release bad experiences, leaders point the finger at everyone but themselves. There is a shocking lack of vision and "yes-man" attitude from leadership, resulting in constant shifts in strategy and scope. I feel like I have permanent whiplash. My organization is grossly understaffed and under-resourced. Leaders constantly insert themselves into our process which adds unnecessary bureaucracy to every task. Every product is being micromanaged by leaders who refuse to delegate to skilled employees and trust them to release good products without interference. This stifles innovation and culture. Finally, there is a serious disrespect for employees' time, both personally and professionally. We're expected to be available at all hours of the day, greatly sacrificing work-life balance to deliver "at the speed of Zoom," and when people complain about this we're basically told that it's our responsibility to manage our time and avoid burnout – there's zero effort from leadership to address this culture.

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5.0
15 May 2026
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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
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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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