High-energy, mission-driven culture - Anonymous employee Malwarebytes Employee Review

5.0
Apr 5, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Executive leadership is phenomenal and all are very approachable and engaged. They drive a focused strategy that we can all rally behind. It's very rewarding to be part of a company where everyone truly believes in our mission. Employees are dedicated and work with urgency to get things done. But at the same time, we keep it fun and there's always some event happening to keep us all engaged and happy. Play hard, work harder. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and offices are hip and cool so work environment is very comfortable. There is a busy pace, but that's because there are so many exciting projects in the works.

Cons

Some teams seem to have heavier share of work load compared to others, which can make it tough on work/life balance. Communication can be a challenge with remote teams. Some growing pains that require changes in processes and more red tape, but that comes with high-growth.

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Malwarebytes Response
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Thanks for taking the time to send over this great review. I believe that it is important for us to remain transparent with everyone at Malwarebytes. As we continue to grow, we are moving at a fast pace while working to keep it fun, interesting, and rewarding. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share please feel free to send me an email or stop by and say hi. Your comments and feedback will be taken into consideration.

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