Great people, creator focused. - Senior Software Engineer Splice Employee Review

Splice genuinely lives its DISCO values (Direct, Inclusive, Solutions-Oriented, Creative, Optimistic). They’re not just words on a wall—you see them in everyday decisions and conversations. Leadership is approachable, human, and truly invested in both the business and the people who make it thrive. Strong focus on employee growth—there’s space to stretch into new challenges, learn, and have a real impact. Culture is collaborative, open, and supportive. People are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, and differences are celebrated. Flexibility and trust are embedded in how we work. There’s a healthy respect for work-life balance. The work is inspiring—we’re empowering musicians and creators in a way that feels innovative and meaningful.

Like any growing company, there are areas still evolving—which I see less as drawbacks and more as opportunities to help shape what comes next. Some processes are still being built, which gives employees the chance to influence and design how things work. Splice moves at a fast pace, which keeps the work exciting and dynamic, with plenty of opportunities to grow and make an impact.

1. Decent pay and equity package. 2. Commitment to remote-first culture. 3. Generous HSA and retirement matching program. 4. Solid core product. 5. Working with genuinely passionate music fans. 6. Commitment to DEI

1. Splice takes a lot of pains to make itself out to be mission-driven, but it's run by the standard bunch of greedy capitalists you'd expect at any tech company. The entire leadership team is former Adobe, which should be enough of a warning. Expect capricious business decisions, frequent pivots, and the annual tradition of laying off employees right before the holidays in the interest of operational efficiency. 2. There seems to be a competition of who can be the most special, precious, smartest boy in the company, especially on the Engineering and Data teams. Expect lots of sneering and standoffishness from gatekeepers that are empowered to not get anything done. 3. Speaking of gatekeepers, there are lots of people who are empowered and encouraged to keep you from doing your job. 4. Limited career growth though few people are there long enough to effectively cultivate a career and move within the company. Few people are still with the company from before Kakul took over.