Great product but not a good place to work - Engineer ScyllaDB Employee Review

2.0
Jan 13, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Great product that people love. 2. Thriving open-source community. 3. Great benefits. 4. Competitive Salary. 5. Filled with very intelligent people. 6. Remote workforce.

Cons

1. CEO micromanages everyone to the point of reduced productivity and outcomes. 2. CEO is not the right person for the job. The company needs a real CEO that understands the business side. 3. Company is focused more on their open-source product rather than the sales side. 4. Difficult to work with other developers and management due to strong opinions and egos. 5. Engineers are required to write frequent blog articles that take away their development time..

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5.0
Jul 22, 2025
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Pros

Smart, driven team: Surrounded by talented people who genuinely care about their work and support each other. Remote-first: Flexibility to work from anywhere. Cutting-edge tech that solves real-world problems. Leadership accessibility: Executive team is approachable and open to feedback. Opportunities to grow &learn.

Cons

None that I can think of!

4.0
Jan 7, 2026
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Pros

Remote first company. High base salary. Strong product. Ability to contribute to company as a whole

Cons

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