DataChef Reviews

3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(13 total reviews)

Ashkan Roshanayi

60% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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13 reviews
1.0
Jun 1, 2025

Would not recomend

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Pros

- MacBook Pro - Individual Contributors in the company are good people

Cons

- Leadership style can feel authoritarian and not very approachable, which impacts team morale - High turnover, with significant staff reduction toward the end of 2024 - Limited number of active clients creates job security concerns, especially between projects - Employees often expected to update resumes with skills they don’t yet have, which can feel ethically uncomfortable - Unofficial expectation of working overtime and reluctance toward taking leave - Internal tasks and pre-sales responsibilities are often layered on top of full client workloads, without clear time management or client communication - Current employees may feel pressured to present a more positive public image of the company than they personally experience - Offshore developers in Iran are paid above average but have golden handcuffs - Compensation is below industry average for similar roles and expectations

5.0
May 26, 2025
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Pros

- Small, highly efficient team with a collaborative culture - Direct access to senior client stakeholders, which provides an opportunity to drive meaningful change - Focus on continuous learning and staying at the forefront of data, IoT, and hyper-automation - High level of autonomy and ownership in both internal and client-facing work - Flexibility to shape the way work is done, which is great for those who thrive without rigid processes

Cons

- Limited structure and defined processes may be challenging for those who prefer a more traditional or clearly organised environment - Fast-paced and evolving nature of work requires a high degree of adaptability and self-motivation - Small team means limited room for passive participation, everyone is expected to contribute actively

5.0
Apr 29, 2025

Working Culture at DataChef

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Pros

* I started my career here, and since then, I have been able to constantly learn new technology and have access to resources needed to stay updated, which shows DataChef's focus on our learning path! * Salary depends on the location, but I would call it really competitive!

Cons

Remote work is not for everyone! DataChef tries to compensate for that by having retreats, but it's hard to replace daily face-to-face interactions!

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