Pros
I have worked at Xactly for over six years (having originally come to the company through an acquisition). Given this history, I have a unique perspective as I came to Xactly from what was a competitor. I am also one of a small number of employees that have worked at both the San Jose and Denver offices. The bottom line? I can honestly say that I love my job and the company. Why I love my job... - Challenging: I am continuously challenged with my role. Xactly has repeatedly entrusted me to take a role that is about a half-step above my current ability while providing the guidance and training necessary to succeed. - Interesting: I often find myself using new technologies, working on new concepts, and working in various capacities. This means that my job is never boring. I spend a decent amount of my time 'heads down' designing, creating, and iterating... and, another part of my time communicating with internal teams, customers, and prospects. - Impactful: I feel as though I directly impact the success of our customers and the future of our company. Management gives me the latitude needed to succeed (and occasionally fail) on my own. I have seen my work turn up on the biggest stages (e.g. Dreamforce) and in analyst and press coverage. Nothing is cooler than that! Why I love the company... - Startup vibe w/ stability: I feel as though Xactly is in that sweet spot where it has the fun startup culture with the financial stability of a larger company. Over the past several years we've had continued and sustained growth in terms of revenue, customers, and hiring. - Core Values: While almost every company has some kind of core values, Xactly truly lives by theres. It is emblazoned on nearly everything we create... but, more importantly, it is used as a guiding light during various internal discussions (be it strategic planning or resolving an issue). - Bright Future: Xactly has the best products in the space, and they are only getting better.
Cons
I've read through several of the negative reviews on GlassDoor to see if there were common themes or threads. I've noticed a couple and I feel as though I need to offer my personal experience.... - Poor work/life balance: I will agree that Xactly expects you to work hard and is a very results oriented company. But, who would want to work for a company that didn't expect great results? With that said, I've found that I am able to deliver results while maintaining a great work/life balance. Examples of how Xactly has allowed me to have a positive work/life balance: unlimited time off, ability to work from home when needed (obviously dependent on your specific role), and flexibility on work related travel. I had my first child while working at Xactly and couldn't have been more happy with how accommodating the company was during that time. - Lack of job growth/training: Xactly has supported my career growth tremendously and rewarded me with increasing amounts of responsibility and promotions. I candidly would not have been able to progress to my current position had I left the company and tried to find the job on the open market. Xactly has paid for me to attend multiple professional trainings that directly contributes to my career growth. - Culture that is 'too fun': Xactly is a company that encourages social interaction between its employees. This manifests through various sporting leagues, races (e.g. Tough Mudder), and charitable opportunities. I agree with what several of the reviewers have said about alcohol being one aspect of this social interaction. However, in my experience, it has never felt forced or uncomfortable. The company is also very supportive of starting new initiatives... in my experience, I've seen the company put financial support behind starting trivia leagues, tutoring programs, sports leagues, etc... as such, there should truly be something for everyone.