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Brilliant colleagues overshadowed by attrocious leadership

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at DeepL for 4 years
May 12, 2026
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Brilliant and dedicated colleagues
  • An interesting area of work
Cons
  • Leadership is an absolute abomination, has no empathy, and becomes increasingly detached from the workforce every time they open their mouths.
  • There is a lack of transparency on decision making, and the l-team is straight up lying about things.
  • There is no accountability for l-team bs.
  • There is a lack of career options, and goals and criteria for promotion are ever changing.
  • There is a reorg every 10 minutes, with line managers changing every other week.
Advice to Management

Get a grip on reality, Jarek you do not come off as an AI visionary (anymore), or a martyr for kicking out over 20% of employees (and probably incentivizing way more to leave 'voluntarily'). Start caring and listening to the brilliant people that are still left on board and are willing to engage in any discussion.

Additional Ratings

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

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