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Slow-moving behemoth with many underlying issues

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Canva for less than 1 year
August 1, 2022
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Lunch is really good.

Lots of networking and connections.

Still growing without much redundancies. This can be a secure job at higher levels.

Pay is good but not the best in the market.

Cons

Very slow SDLC process that almost seems like Waterfall.

Unclear growth path after a certain terminal level.

Not very egalitarian. Seems more ethnocratic, especially at higher levels.

Lots of rest and vesters.

Looks to be in that stage of adding more process to tame the chaos.

Stock options have been devalued by some investors; however, the company is yet to recognize such devaluation in their refresher grants.

Advice to Management

Your definition of diversity is a bit delusional.

Look to create efficiencies across the development stack.

Sometimes you might have to let long-timers go, as they cannot create the strategy to position the company well at this stage.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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