Best place to learn, grow and make impactful decisions - Software Engineer Starburst Employee Review

5.0
Dec 21, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best in world talent - lots of people to learn from Awesome technology Very strong technical culture - rigorous code reviews, designing for long term, knowledge sharing Very transparent leadership

Cons

It's a startup so some processes are continually evolving - but mostly for the better

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Starburst Response
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Thank you for your review – we love hearing about our employees’ experiences while developing our products and being a part of our mission. As we grow our teams, we are thoughtful about who we hire to ensure the caliber of talent at our organization is high, so that we can build the best version of Starburst. We are proud of our overall company culture, and our technical culture on the Engineering team as we build for the present and the future, with our long-term vision always top of mind. We appreciate all that you do and are grateful for this feedback! -Justin Borgman, CEO

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5.0
Jan 20, 2026
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Pros

While we experience the typical challenges of a growing startup, leadership at Starburst is deeply committed to learning, evolving, and improving across the board—from product to culture. I’m proud to be part of a company where your voice matters and you’re trusted to make an impact.

Cons

As with any startup, priorities can shift quickly, and you need to be comfortable adapting and pivoting. It’s not necessarily a downside—just the reality of working in a fast-moving environment.

4.0
Mar 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Still fully remote (as of early 2026) - There are many teams with great chemistry, often smaller department teams and some cross functional teams. - Surrounded by smart, talented coworkers - Some amount of career growth is possible if it aligns with the company

Cons

- The product organization greatly improved communication and process from late 2024 to late 2025. Recent changes within leadership and overall priorities have nullified much of these improvements. - Poor follow up on certain projects within the product org - Recent shifts in culture have made product and engineering unhappy. This has created a noticeable internal instability.

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