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Nice Team, Toxic Leaders

Machine Learning Researcher
Current Employee
Has worked at Apple for 2 years
October 4, 2025
Paris, France
1.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

The wider team in Europe and the US are nice, and I can work with nice people outside of Paris if the manager doesn't get in the way.

Cons
  • Toxic team leaders.
  • Not meritocratic; progression is at manager discretion, with limited oversight for inexperienced managers.
  • Managers have too much influence and demonstrate incompetence.
  • Research is incremental and in a niche area not relevant to modern machine learning.
Advice to Management

Fire the management in Paris and have more oversight. Implement proper processes for performance reviews rather than relying on manager discretion.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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