It's Surprisingly Warm Inside the IGLOO! - Engineering Manager Appspace Employee Review

4.0
Feb 25, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I absolutely loved my time at IGLOO. I felt supported and engaged. Pre-pandemic: - In-office regular food, drinks, fancy coffee machines - Nerf! - Hover boards (if you have the balance) - Games - Collab spaces During/post-pandemic: - Remote work flexibility - Regular learning opportunities, lunch and learns - Fun virtual events - Feeling supported during these crazy times General: - The people! Honestly, some of the best people I've worked with. - A lot of growth potential, especially in Eng - Small company atmosphere with a big growth mindset

Cons

- Fewer perks than some larger companies - Occasional disconnects between the business and engineering (it's getting way better) - Risk of silos with teams and technical knowledge still

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Appspace Response
4y
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your review! As always, your experiences and feedback helps us continue to grow into a stronger and mightier Igloo! We’re so happy to hear that you had positive experiences inside the Igloo. We certainly strive to ensure that our culture is welcoming and inclusive for all and will continue to recognize and celebrate the amazing talent at Igloo! As our company grows, the perks and benefits we offer do as well. Over the last couple of years we have introduced many new benefits and I’m pleased to say this year we have introduced a company match to our retirement program. We agree that cross department collaboration needs to continue to strengthen and evolve across all teams which is why this is not only a corporate priority but also an initiative across all departments.

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5.0
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Pros

Dynamic product, market, and team

Cons

Global company so managing across timezones can sometimes be a challenge

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Appspace Response
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We’re thrilled to hear that you feel the dynamism across our product and teams! Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We fully agree that working across multiple time zones presents daily logistical challenges, and we are committed to finding scalable solutions that support a better work-life balance for our globally distributed team. Your advice to "keep challenging the status quo" is exactly in line with our core value of Empowerment. We are committed to fostering a culture where every leader and team member is expected to own their part of the business and relentlessly drive improvement. Thanks for being a valuable part of Appspace!
3.0
May 24, 2026
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Pros

Appspace has offered a great work-life balance, a willingness to embrace new ideas, and an environment that’s supportive without creating constant performance pressure.

Cons

Some of the challenges I’ve experienced at Appspace have been leadership inconsistency due to organizational changes and turnover at the upper-management level. At times, decision-making authority felt limited, which slows progress. There also needs to be more structured coaching and mentorship opportunities from senior high performers to help support continued growth and development.

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Appspace Response
3d
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and constructive review of your long-term journey with us. We love hearing that our work life balance and openminded culture have supported you over the years. We also appreciate your candor regarding the challenges that come with leadership transitions. Ensuring our managers feel empowered and have clear ownership over decisions is vital to our success. Furthermore, we think your advice regarding structured mentorship and senior coaching is spot on. We are highly focused on investing in our internal talent, and your feedback will help us as we design more robust development programs. Thank you for your commitment to Appspace and for being a key part of our team!
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