Brilliant company that actually cares about people - Tech Lead Steampunk Employee Review

5.0
Aug 5, 2022
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Pros

Even with a lot of people working remotely due to COVID, Steampunk has managed to maintain the feeling like you're working with family. Everyone is eager and willing to jump in and help whenever needed. The studio in Tysons is amazing, and there's often plenty of food and drink to share (not to mention cold-brew coffee on tap).

Cons

Nothing major - some minor growing pains, but that comes with the territory when a company grows quickly. A lot of the tools in place are designed for large companies, so it's obvious there was work already done to prepare for this growth.

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5.0
Mar 9, 2026
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Pros

Steampunk seems to put a major emphasis on hiring good people, and good work stems in part from that philosophy. The company culture is very supportive and inclusive, and remote work helps with the flexibility that life requires.

Cons

The only con I can think of is that you only get 2 weeks of PTO plus federal holidays, which goes fast.

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3.0
Apr 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company itself is decent, with reasonable benefits and some good people. Work-life balance is generally acceptable.

Cons

Project Management is terrible. The PM lacks honesty when communicating with customers about deliverables and timelines. They frequently overpromise and underdeliver. The PM does not shield or support the team properly and often misrepresents reality both to the client and internally. There is a strong preference for a completely flat organizational structure, regardless of years of experience or expertise. This leads to poor decision-making and frustration for senior team members. The account team is noticeably very female-biased. Male employees often feel sidelined or undervalued in account-related decisions and opportunities.

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