Unorganized, chaotic anarchy with planty of crappy inhouse solutions - Software Engineer Braintribe Employee Review

1.0
Sep 22, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are some very nice people working there, There are nice new year events organized several times per year, remote work allowed from time to time.

Cons

Total anarchy, management is uncapable (laying to customers, promising towers and cities, then whole development team suffers due to their incompetence), in some cases angry customers. Very big people in out frequency change, people get fired all the time without any empathy what so ever, usually lead people, but not allways the case, company was many times on the edge to be broke but somehow it recovered. Also the software which they are building there is closed source, and it is used only for their customers, you won't be able to use it in future as a reference. No paid overtime ever. Company strategy constantly changing (somethimes on weekly basis). They are writting their inhouse tools for anything (not always a good solution, sometimes you should use something from the market).

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5.0
Dec 8, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Braintribe is a visionary place where new ideas are born and also can grow up. This is by its very nature a difficult but brave enterprise. Given the complex environment of technology and economics we even do well in this. I honestly respect the endurance of the whole company to go through the according transtions that are benefitial in the long run. Exactly that makes it visionary. One thing is to establish a history and the other is to transcend it. Braintribe keeps balancing this trade-off. I personally love the people at Braintribe as they are social, communicative, funny, diverse and enganged. Currently I can't imagine another company that may serve with such an environment and technology.

Cons

Chaos is a natural consquence of trying something ground breaking. I don't treat this as if it would be avoidable and I even appreciate it but still it is something which is in play and probably can be better managed.

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Braintribe Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We certainly appreciate the honesty and transparency. Better communication is a top priority and will continue to help calm the chaos. But like you stated, chaos is a natural consequence when doing something ground breaking. With that said, we hope chaos is always a small part of our culture.
5.0
Jan 9, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A very unique company in many ways. A rare mixture of North American and European corporate culture - innovative and challenging while valuing a work/life balance. Working on something new and interesting, a product with great potential. Flat hierarchical structure and innovative organisational model, allowing employees to bring meaningful contributions to the company. Challenging, lots of opportunities to learn. Great atmosphere, a culture that values cooperation. Employees trust and support each other, instead of micromanaging and competing. Good treatment of employees. Unlike most companies, Braintribe allows employees to find their own space and contribute as much as they can there. You'll also learn a lot about yourself in the process.

Cons

Varying workload - sometimes very relaxed, sometimes very busy work weeks. Steep learning curve - but probably a necessary part of doing something new. This company is not for everyone. If you're unable to manage your own work, you might be a better fit somewhere else.

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