Laid back, but doesn't live up to it's values - Software Engineer II Indeed Employee Review

3.0
Aug 16, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Indeed is very relaxed, and very flexible. Work life balance is excellent.

Cons

The company touts "pay for performance", but this is a blatant lie. I know many top performers that are paid very low compared to other similar roles. I think the company grew too fast, and then couldn't handle it. Everything also moves very slowly. It is very hard to get anything done because the culture is to play it safe rather than experiment. Also, there are many high level leaders that appear to do nothing. I see no evidence that these leaders provide value.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Fully remote. One of the nicest teams/people that I’ve ever worked with. Great work life balance.

Cons

Constant reorgs and layoffs. Tight budget for promotions.

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

I loved the talented people I worked with; I appreciated being appreciated; I loved helping employers hire; and I really thought this would be the company I retired from.

Cons

The company culture changed significantly after it became publicly traded; I didn't particularly care for how they handled layoffs; they didn't always act on the feedback they received; and they were slow to jump on the AI train.

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