Learned more in a few months here than in years elsewhere - AI Automation Engineer Single Grain Employee Review

5.0
Mar 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I came from a pretty unconventional background and honestly wasn't sure how it would go at first. But what surprised me is how fast you get thrown into real work. Not "here's a task list", more like "here's a problem, figure it out." Which can feel intense at first but you grow into it quickly. The AI stuff isnt just marketing. Leadership is genuinely thinking about where agencies are going in the next few years and you get to be part of building that. Eric is very vocal about his vision which takes some getting used to lol, but once it clicks, you realize the direction actually makes sense. What I appreciate most is that things you build get used. Like the sales team opens the tools you ship every morning. That kind of feedback loop keeps you motivated.

Cons

The pace can be a lot when you first join. If you're used to a more structured environment it might take a few weeks to find your footing. Not a dealbreaker at all, just something to be ready for.

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

You learn a lot here, often things you did not even realize you needed to learn. The environment moves very fast and you are exposed to many parts of the business, which forces you to grow quickly. You also work with very smart, capable people, which raises the bar and pushes you to think differently and improve your own skills. The company is very much in an AI-first phase, so everyone is expected to understand and use AI tools in their work. If you do not have AI experience, you will likely not be considered for a role. That said, there is still a lot to learn in this space and you pick up many new skills while working here because AI is integrated into many workflows and people are constantly experimenting and improving how they use it. If you enjoy problem solving, figuring things out as you go, and working in a high pressure environment with deadlines, it can be a great place to develop professionally. The skills you build here are very transferable and you can take what you learn and apply it almost anywhere you go.

Cons

The pace is not for everyone. It is definitely not a clock in clock out type of job. If you are looking for a simple 9 to 5 where you can do the same tasks every day without thinking too hard, this probably is not the right environment. Things move quickly and expectations are very high, which can feel intense if you prefer a slower or more predictable workflow.

2.0
Feb 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible environment with cool perks and benefits. Onboarding was great. The internal team was great to work with and I learned a lot in my time there.

Cons

Lacks overall direction - are we trying to grow the client base? Are we trying to grow with AI? Are we growing internal tools? I never really knew and often wondered if anymore clients coming on board because I never felt safe in the position no matter what I did. There is absolutely no internal processes BESIDES onboarding. After that, it's a whirlwind of all over the place. Feedback is direct, which is good at times. Other times, just saying "Use AI" might not be the answer.

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