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It was a great place to work

Principal Software Development Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Yahoo for 20 years
September 7, 2025
Champaign, Illinois
4.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Supportive, results-oriented work culture.

Many opportunities to do at-scale computing.

Working on challenging technology.

Cons

Continuous layoffs have gutted teams, leading to overwork and insecurity.

Management seems to want to sell the company rather than grow it.

Advice to Management

Reckless layoffs are hemorrhaging talent.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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