Circles Reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(546 total reviews)
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Rameez Ansar

49% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Circles has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 546 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Circles employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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546 reviews
5.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work with cutting-edge technology – Gain hands-on experience with the latest AI models, cloud infrastructure, and modern development tools. High compensation – Competitive salary, bonuses, and more. Good work-life balance – Flexible hours, reasonable workloads, and support for personal well-being. Full-stack opportunities – Freedom to contribute across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and AI systems if you're interested. Accelerated career growth – Learn quickly by solving challenging technical problems at scale. Strong engineering culture – Collaborate with experienced engineers through code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. High-impact work – Build products that reach millions of users and influence real-world outcomes. Ownership and autonomy – Take responsibility for features from design through deployment. Continuous learning – Access to conferences, training budgets, internal tech talks, and experimentation with new technologies. Modern developer tooling – Use best-in-class CI/CD, cloud platforms, observability tools, and AI-assisted development workflows. Cross-functional collaboration – Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers. Global networking opportunities – Collaborate with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds and offices around the world.

Cons

None I could think of

5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work life balance here

Cons

Clarity should be given here

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Circles Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you value the work-life balance we strive to provide. Supporting our team member's wellbeing and helping them maintain a healthy balance between work and personal commitments remains a key priority for us. We also appreciate your comment regarding clarity. Clear communication and transparency are important to creating a positive employee experience, and we continuously work on improving how information, expectations, and decisions are communicated across the organization. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you continued success.
4.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Great learning environment with experienced and knowledgeable seniors. Supportive colleagues and a positive work culture. Opportunities to work on challenging projects, collaborate with global teams, and gain exposure beyond your job scope. Performance is recognized regardless of seniority, and even junior engineers can take ownership of major initiatives. Excellent place for professional and technical growth

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging at times. Long meetings and calls may occasionally extend beyond normal working hours, especially when collaborating with global teams. Tight project schedules and delivery deadlines can sometimes create additional pressure

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Circles Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you've found Circles to be a great environment for learning and growth. Fostering a culture where employees can take ownership, work on impactful projects, collaborate across global teams, and learn from experienced colleagues is something we are deeply committed to. It's especially encouraging to know that you feel recognized for your contributions and have had opportunities to grow both professionally and technically. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding work-life balance. As a global organization, we recognize that cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration can sometimes result in meetings outside regular working hours. We continue to explore ways to improve scheduling practices, manage workloads effectively, and support employee wellbeing while meeting business needs. Thank you as well for your suggestions regarding technical leadership and candidate communication. We agree that strong technical expertise and effective leadership are critical to our success, and we continuously strive to strengthen our hiring and talent development processes. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of our journey. We appreciate your contributions and wish you continued success at Circles.
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