Spotify

Good pay and benefits. Good name in CV. Opportunity to build things for people all around the globe.

The development process is a total mess. Developers spend most of their time communicating, trying to clarify what exactly should be done.

The tech stack is very outdated. Attempts to improve it face bureaucracy and high-level people who are scared to change anything in the current setup and are playing as gatekeepers.

Job security... You know, there were three layoff rounds in 2023.

Hire someone who will set up the execution process properly. Agile coaches, project managers, scrum masters, it doesn't matter.

The current process is a mess. Firing thousands of people won't improve the situation but will destroy the culture and eliminate the morale.