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Once great, now exhausting due to leadership's AI focus

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Block for 6 years
March 31, 2026
Seattle, WA
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

It used to be awesome?

Cons

Leadership is on a quixotic quest to AI all the things and 10x all the engineers. It's exhausting.

Advice to Management

AI is helpful and cool. It's not the panacea you think it is.

Additional Ratings

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

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