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Fantastic Technology and Vision, but Management that Refuses to Listen

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at C3.ai for 2 years
October 20, 2021
Redwood City, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Genuinely amazing technology and vision for the future of an end-to-end Enterprise AI ecosystem.

Fast-paced, exciting work if you're interested in AI and ML. Lots of ownership and opportunities to build your skillset.

Wicked smart and talented engineering and data science teams.

Competitive TC package.

Beautiful campus and great selection of catered lunch every day.

Incentives for employees completing certain Coursera courses foster a culture of constant self-learning.

Cons

As countless other reviews have stated, there is no WFH policy as of June 2021, in the midst of:

  1. A global pandemic with at least four positive cases detected in the office (management likes to frame this as “only a few cases,” but that number could have been 0 if we had a remote policy).
  2. Countless other companies worldwide opening up flexible work options.

Pervasive toxic culture of bragging about overworking.

High employee turnover rate/retention issues and difficulty hiring talent due to the above items.

Advice to Management

I really hope someone reads this and doesn’t brush it off like management tends to do with every other constructive criticism. Please understand that the greatest asset of this company is your employee.

To ensure we are able to scale to fit the company’s ambitious vision, you need to consider the feelings and livelihoods of the very people who will make this a reality. Happy employees who feel supported by their company during a global pandemic (especially with external recruiters constantly hounding C3 employees for new opportunities) will stay productive, loyal, and passionate.

Many of us aren’t even asking for the option for full remote – just some flexible hybrid option (1-3 days a week) would be greatly appreciated. Please, listen to your employees.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

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