bad management - Software Engineer SmartNews Employee Review

3.0
Mar 13, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, good ICs, remote work, flexible hours

Cons

bad management, management doesn't know what they're doing

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5.0
Apr 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Founders are very clear about their mission. Many people joined because of this mission.

Cons

Current US business is in an early phase startup while Japan business is already late stage; interesting struggle of the culture mix

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2.0
Jun 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Smart people, competitive salary, good benefits

Cons

Senior mgt under spell of tech bros despite documented record of failure and ADHD management style on news product no one wants except them.

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