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A ship without a captain

Sr. Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Redis for 2 years
October 21, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

R&D work; great international engineering talent; OSS contributions and history of community driven design; working for a recognized brand and a startup with unicorn status; fair compensation and good local benefits;

Cons

There is completely delusional management on all levels, and it is a company that has nothing of value to offer and is slowly bled to death by the large hyperscalers.

There is a complete lack of even basic trust between management and engineering, alongside chaotic, frantic, and irrational attempts to pivot in the direction of markets with well-established leaders.

There is an absolute lack of sense of direction and purpose.

Desperate attempts to do a late IPO have been unsuccessful, and the only hope now is for a semi-decent buyout.

Advice to Management

Consider other career options.

Additional Ratings

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

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