The last five months became toxic after some bad high-level hires, which led to workplace drama and poor direction. Starting in 2025, the IPO push made the company overly focused on revenue even though it was already profitable. The previous CEO was forced out because bankers believed having the founders as CEO would build more trust for the IPO.
Turnover became a serious issue in 2025 as well. The CTO, team leads, and many experienced engineers left, and the rate is so high that no new joiners have really stayed—one even left after only a few days. If something positive happens, it often feels tied to IPO pressure. For example, bonuses were only introduced in 2025 because the IPO demanded it.
Management’s greed has overshadowed the culture and overall environment. HR is very passive, often listening to complaints but not acting on them. Some directors and VPs act unprofessional, sending childish late-night emails or even WhatsApp screenshots. Benefits are also very basic, to the point that for an IT company they feel like none at all.
It’s sad to say this, but while I used to proudly recommend Pixlr, I now advise people not to join because of these management issues.