Stay away - Software Engineer Billie Employee Review

2.0
May 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Supportive and skilled colleagues • English-speaking environment • Flexible hours and remote-friendly • 30 vacation days Most direct team leads are decent, and the individual contributors are professional, supportive, and competent. The work environment is fully in English, which makes it inclusive for international staff. Working hours are flexible, vacation policy is generous (30 days), and hybrid (remote for people outside Berlin) setup is solid.

Cons

• Toxic atmosphere in middle management • Leadership lacks technical and organizational competence • High turnover and low transparency The work environment is unfortunately undermined by a highly toxic mid/high-level management culture. There’s a lot of blame-shifting, passive aggression, and fear-driven decisions. People sometimes disappear from one day to the next - no announcements, no transparency, which creates an atmosphere of instability and low trust. Leadership is a major concern. The CTO appears out of depth in both technical and strategic matters, yet still enjoys a surprising level of trust from the board - something that continues to raise eyebrows internally. This misalignment is a source of growing frustration among teams.

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Billie Response
12mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you valued your colleagues and the flexibility we offer. We believe a supportive team and a good work-life balance are crucial. At the same time, we take your concerns about the wider management culture and leadership very seriously. It is upsetting to learn that your experience was negatively impacted by issues of transparency and trust, as this is not the standard we strive for. We are committed to fostering a stable and open environment, and your feedback is a critical part of that process. If you have any additional feedback, please do not hesitate to contact our people team directly or via feedback@billie.io. Thank you, and all the best from your team at Billie.

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- new office - smart people - great product

Cons

- Restructuring going on, there will be layoffs

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Billie Response
8mo
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoy our new office and collaborating with your colleagues. If you have any additional feedback or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our people team directly or via feedback@billie.io. Thank you and all the best from your team at Billie.
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