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Good pay and perks, but inexperienced leadership

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Automattic for 6 years
July 1, 2026
New York, NY
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Good compensation and perks for travel.

Cons

The team leads were inexperienced. The company lacked a real strategy.

Advice to Management

Improve your strategy and promote real engineers who can actually lead teams.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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