Great people but toxic culture - Anonymous employee Buildkite Employee Review

2.0
Jan 12, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

I got the chance to work with some brilliant people and learned a lot from them. I contributed to some great work, and am proud of what me and my colleagues managed to achieve in difficult circumstances.

Cons

Because of Buildkite’s reputation in the community they attract some great talent. However, not long after people start they quickly realize it’s a toxic culture and is rotten at the top. Bullying is rife, product and delivery practices are tightly controlled from on high and people aren’t able or encouraged to do their best work. If you’re looking for your next career move I would look elsewhere.

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5.0
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Pros

Really flexible working environment with significant amounts of personal freedom to create a comfortable work life balance.

Cons

Can sometimes be a bit overwhelming in terms of sprint times / crunch projects.

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1.0
Nov 17, 2024
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Pros

If this company is to be successful, the CEO needs to step down. He is impulsive and dangerous to his own company. He also does NOT like when others don’t fully agree with everything he says. If you are not a yes man, you are out. He also likes to brag about being a "Millenial CEO“ while hypocritically criticizing others on linked in. It may not be too late for Buildkite, but the fat lady is warming up. She will start singing if the CEO continues to trip over his own ego. He will learn the hard way that his employees abhor him.

Cons

Company does not live up to its values

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