A sinking ship - Senior Data Engineer Anaplan Employee Review

1.0
Jul 4, 2024
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Pros

Can't think of any. It used to be a good place before the acquisition and when they had few leaders in the US.

Cons

The situation at Anaplan resembles the Titanic after hitting the iceberg; its fate seems inevitable. Management's primary concern appears to be maximizing profits and preparing for a swift exit. Engineering receives scant attention during all-hands meetings, with the focus heavily skewed towards the sales and marketing teams to maintain their morale. The UK leadership has assumed full control, with only a handful of staff remaining in the US, signaling an imminent countdown for their departure. The disregard shown towards the US teams suggests they are viewed merely as expenses. It would not be surprising if one day the entire US office is shuttered. There is a noticeable absence of innovation and respect within the company culture.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

- Collaborative & Inclusive culture - Commitment to well-being - Professional growth & learning - Market leading innovation - Work flexibility

Cons

Anaplan is the place to be!

2.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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Anaplan Response
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We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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