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Q&A With BrightBytes Employees
When you join BrightBytes, you join a team of mission-driven individuals who hold students at the heart of everything we do. We’re a group of former teachers and principals, education experts, data scientists, researchers, creative designers, systems dynamics modelers, and more...all united by a shared mission.
How employees describe working at BrightBytes
Very strong teams with great leads and team mates. A very fast paced environment that is great if you're in a learning and growth mindset. Definitely not for folks that want to just cruise at work.
Each team has a lot going for it. The problems are at the executive level.
Inexperienced leadership and no integrity
Packed calendars, dynamic and shifting projects, no day looks exactly the same, must be able to adapt and adapt quickly
collaborative, smart and mission driven
Q&A With BrightBytes Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 20
What kind of people succeed at BrightBytes?
Top Employee Response
Unethical, shady ones
Extroverts who’re good at grabbing time with higher ups. Definitely not the smart, quiet ones
Extroverts that put in more than average hours.
How's the vacation policy at BrightBytes?
Definitely not ‘unlimited’ as they claim it to be. I remember working through my vacation
flexible. most take 3+ weeks
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at BrightBytes?
$120k
Below market rate.
How much diversity is there among employees at BrightBytes?
BrightBytes has a very diverse environment. It is one of the most diverse environments I have worked in K12
In regards to gender diversity, the company as a whole is pretty diverse. Not so much when you drill down to individual departments. Engineering is about 8% female. Product is 100% male. Design is 100% female. Customer success is 100% female. In regards to racial diversity, it is above average. Any diversity in the company as a whole happened organically and is non intentional.
What's the office vibe like at BrightBytes?
Great office perks and positive vibe. Mission driven culture that impacts the office vibe positively.
Very collaborative, open and fun.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at BrightBytes?
Nothing really. Interviews were mostly conversational. Only time consuming part was the written assignment which seemed a bit much for an entry-level role, but it was easy.
How's the work pace at BrightBytes?
Fast and always feeling like we're running from one goal to the next.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at BrightBytes?
Not difficult. Good work/life balance.
How much and how often do raises happen at BrightBytes?
once per year
What's the office layout like at BrightBytes?
Open, library style. Few offices.
What unique perks and benefits does BrightBytes provide?
Flexible work from home schedule.
How long do the interviews usually take at BrightBytes?
For Engineers: 15 initial phone screen 1hr technical phone screen 4-6hrs of 1hr interviews with team members onsite.
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at BrightBytes? How many hours are you working?
40-45 hrs per week
How's the leadership on the Sales team at BrightBytes?
Very strong sales leadership. They have all been in K12 for many years with a great understanding of the market.
What do employees at BrightBytes think about their benefits?
BrightBytes employees rate their overall benefits a B and most of them think the perks are Good. 79% of BrightBytes employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $500 -$1000/mo.
How are the managers at BrightBytes?
BrightBytes employees rate their manager a B- or 77/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (75%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at BrightBytes?
BrightBytes employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C+ or 71/100. 71% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 67% of employees get raises every year.
How's career growth and advancement at BrightBytes?
60% of the same employees also feel like BrightBytes is invested in their career growth.
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Should I work at BrightBytes?
46% of BrightBytes employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 16% are neutral and 38% would not recommend working at BrightBytes to their friends.
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passive |
| 38% | Detractors |
