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Remote work offers stability but chaotic management prevails

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Circle for less than 1 year
September 18, 2026
Seattle, Washington
2.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive Outlook
Pros

Fully remote

Good WLB if you are in the right team

Stablecoins are a fast-growing area in fintech

Engineering culture is ok and has good documentation

Cons

Management is chaotic. Projects often get canceled before launch.

Engineering leadership, including the CTO, lacks clear direction. Reorgs happen all the time.

Too many manager roles and too much politics. The structure is not flat.

Outside the stablecoin business, most orgs don't make money. Many teams have too many people and not enough real work. Teams often compete over projects.

Internal transfers are very hard. The company prefers hiring from outside.

Some engineers have big egos and are hard to work with.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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