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Very Independent Work and Sub-par Communication

Anti-Fraud Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Zoom for 1 year
February 24, 2023
Houston, Texas
4.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

You will have almost full autonomy on whatever project you get assigned; however, you might have to come up with that project yourself.

It is very easy to take breaks in the middle of the day, and no one is keeping track of if/when you're on.

People are generally very friendly and willing to help, but they're often busy, so don't expect too much.

Cons

Communication is at best sub-par. Even on the same team, there will be almost the same project done by different people, and they're unaware until later.

It is hard to gather requirements for a project. Project structure and documentation are not there. While there were efforts to improve it, it was quickly shot down due to the layoffs.

Work is very individual-focused or at most with one other person. It can get very lonely as you won't have many people to talk to.

Advice to Management

Improve communication intra/inter-team. Better documentation.

Additional Ratings

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

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