Golden age is gone. It's not fun to work here anymore - Senior Software Engineer Gametime United Employee Review

2.0
Nov 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun product to build, cool tech and good base pay. Most engineers are quite approachable and willing to help.

Cons

No 401k matching, despite employees frequently raising this request in company meetings. Benefits are also below industry standard compared to other companies in the ticketing marketplace. A significant cultural shift has affected morale. Previously, employees were motivated by a shared sense of mission and enthusiasm for the company’s growth; now, many feel pressured to work hard to avoid sudden job cuts, which have affected some valued team members. SEVERE issues with ego and politics within the engineering team impact collaboration and morale. Career progression feels non-existent, with many new full-time hires at senior levels taking on routine tasks, while contractors are used in roles that were previously held by full-time engineers. Navigating office politics seems essential for advancement within the company.

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Gametime United Response
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Thank you for your candid feedback. We’re glad you find the tech work engaging and appreciate the team spirit among our engineers. We hear your concerns about benefits and cultural shifts. We’re continually evaluating our benefits package and working environment to better align with employee needs and expectations. Regarding career progression and internal dynamics, we recognize the importance of clear paths for advancement and are looking into these concerns to better understand the underlying issues. We value your input as it helps us focus on areas for improvement. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

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5.0
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Pros

Working at Gametime means showing up as your full self — and being valued for it. I have the autonomy to own my work end-to-end, and a leadership team that genuinely welcomes candid dialogue. The people here are exceptionally kind, and the problems we solve are meaningful and energizing. What sets Gametime apart is the access to genuinely forward-thinking technology in an industry where that's rare — it makes the work feel exciting every single day.

Cons

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1.0
May 29, 2026
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Pros

- Remote first company - Employees that became like family over the years - Honestly nothing else

Cons

- Fire and hire culture. They are quick to assume that the problem with Gametime's growth is the people, so they are quick to fire whole teams or departments without understanding the underlying issues - You're expected to work more with less. While staff is dwindling, existing staff must pick up the pieces - Leadership and staff turnovers are huge; most of the executive team is traded out every year or so - Little promotions or raises , the expectation is you should be happy you're not fired or laid off. - Little psychological safety

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