8x8 Reviews

Pros

The most important thing you need to know is that 8x8 has a very distinct culture. Introvert or Extrovert, Tech or Non-Tech, new in career or seasoned veteran, individual contributor or people manager, this is a fast paced, energized and very fluid environment. It is also a place where you can own your success and career path.

If you are driven, self motivated and able to navigate around issues, big and small, and have a fire in your belly to grow in your profession and career, you will do very well here. If you need an organized play book and a clear map of where you need to go and how to do it, you will most likely struggle.

This is a highly self aware and collaborative environment. Very few jerks (although every company has some, there seem to be a lot fewer here then other places I’ve worked) and some wicked smart people who actually take pride in their work and care about their contribution to the overall success of the Company. Our Leadership is present and as transparent as legally allowed :-)

This is not the place for everyone. But if you are up to the challenge, this is an amazing place and an incredible opportunity.

Advice to Management

Keep doing what you are doing with the All Hands, QBRs, announcements and messaging. It is easy to lose sight of the big picture and to know about all of the 'wins' when you have your are so focused on your small part of the puzzle. This constant communication is motivating and essential to helping all of us keep our eye on the prize.

One of the Company Values is 'We Develop Our People'. I see a lot of people who are give great opportunities to grow, take on more responsibilities and get promoted. I don't see that there are good training and mentor programs though. This type of investment in people you are promoting is not just helpful for their success but has great pay off downstream. I know there is a lot to do as we continue to grow our product and customer base but I think this is worthy of the time and investment.

Most of all, don't muck with the Culture. This is a Fun, Engaging and Mentally Stimulating environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and advance. Please don't lose sight of that as the Company grows and matures.

Pros

1. Extremely well thought out product
2. Lots of amazing talent
3. Tremendous Growth prospects
4. Fast paced
5. Amazing opportunities

Pros

Good product
Decent branding
Tremendous potential for business to grow

Advice to Management

Please invest in the right people at the grass-root level rather than spending excessively on Directors and VPs.

Pros

Salary is decent,
Manager is good
Friendly atmosphere

Advice to Management

Stop heavy handed process
Send the PMO team on a long vacation
Allow engineering team to work on new ideas

Pros

Open/friendly environment, humble executives who get to know their employees and introduce themselves to them, benefits such as free food and snacks, opportunity to grow, and pretty laid back work environment as long as you're getting work done.

Advice to Management

I would advise for company to focus more on their growth and satisfying/obtaining new customers and rarely even bring up competition. When competition is always brought up, it brings down current employees morale and shows our weakness.

Pros

Great culture
Awesome technology
Open door policy
Perks

Pros

Great people, great environment, great work/life balance

Advice to Management

Focus on the quality people you have and pay better

Pros

great culture, free food on Wednesdays, free snacks, free fitness classes, unlimited PTO

Pros

Every FTE now gets stock
Company is growing very rapidly
Good Compensation
Allowed to work remotely

Pros

Very open culture to foster engagement ; management is super focussed on employee engagement and growth in alignment with company growth objectives; awesome opportunities for career growth, creating impact and grow with the organization.