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Above average pay, but toxic culture and no growth

Principal Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Roblox for 6 years
May 21, 2026
San Mateo, CA
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Above-average compensation.
  • You may work close to bright engineers.
Cons
  • Extremely toxic environment, no growth, no progression, no promotions.
  • If you do not make on your own a high visible project, you will end up in a freezer.
  • After the cultural shift a few years ago, there is no teamwork, no coordination, many people doing the same and reinventing the wheel.
  • Expect to stay in your same position for 10 years.
  • Claim equal employment but it is not, check the C-Suite board.
  • Many people leaving think the same, candid feedback year-over-year. Ask what is the retention rate before joining the company.
  • There is no innovation. CEO should resign at this point for a real cultural shift.
Advice to Management

Go back to your roots. The company did a wrong shift that is getting hard to reconcile. Mistakes permeate from top to bottom, so it is time to refresh the C-suite.

Additional Ratings

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

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