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Cruise Automation develops a highway autopilot system that uses cameras and radar to keep a car in one lane on the highway for hands-free driving. read more
Cruise Automation Company Culture
Cruise Automation Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Cruise Automation's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
CCompensation
CDiversity
C-eNPS
C-Happiness
C-Cruise Automation CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dan Ammann
64 /100
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Diversity at Cruise Automation
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
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Diverse employees at Cruise Automation have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cruise Automation
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Cruise Automation have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Cruise Automation eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-6
Cruise Automation employees are -6% more likely to recommend Cruise Automation as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Cruise Automation
Working at Cruise Automation is rated below average by 28 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cruise Automation employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Cruise Automation’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Cruise Automation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cruise Automation
D+
Overall Company Culture at Cruise Automation is rated D+
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Cruise Automation ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cruise Automation Employee Reviews
Out of 17 Cruise Automation employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cruise Automation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
Positive Reviews From Cruise Automation Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Salary (on the highish range for market), equity, bonus
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Above market but the Cruise RSUs are not liquid
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Solid team, highly technical, hard workers, empathetic and humble.
Constructive Feedback From Cruise Automation Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Giving direction and having empathy.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Have empathy and be more collaborative-- this is not the Hunger Games where winners win all.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?More transparency (esp from executive and leadership team), better organization (right now the company is extremely chaotic and disorganized-- duplicate code and work happen all the time), clear and REALISTIC goals, better collaboration.
Cruise Automation Company Information
Cruise Automation Company Overview
Cruise Automation develops a highway autopilot system that uses cameras and radar to keep a car in one lane on the highway for hands-free driving.
Cruise Automation Mission, Vision & Values
Cruise Automation Mission & Values
We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people with the places, things, and experiences they care about.
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | getcruise.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
Cruise Automation Competitors
Cruise Automation competitors include Optimus Ride and Micro C. Cruise Automation ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cruise Automation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Cruise Automation Employees
28 employees at Cruise Automation have reviewed Cruise Automation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 28 Cruise Automation employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cruise Automation are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Cruise Automation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cruise Automation are generally satisfied with their team. 28 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Cruise Automation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cruise Automation believe the environment at Cruise Automation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cruise Automation is extremely fast. About 38% of the employees at Cruise Automation work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cruise Automation are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Cruise Automation - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cruise Automation is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Cruise Automation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Cruise Automation KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Cruise Automation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Cruise Automation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Cruise Automation CEO & Leadership
Cruise Automation CEO - Dan Ammann
64 /100
Dan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dan in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Dan Ammann’s employees rank Cruise Automation in the Bottom 45% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 30% for Happiness. Ammann is generally unpopular with Cruise Automation employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and Female employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cruise Automation’s competitors, Dan Ammann ranks below Micro C CEO Lisa Su.
Cruise Automation Leadership
The Cruise Automation Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Dan Ammann, Chief Financial Officer Geoffrey Richardson, and Chief Marketing Officer Lucas Watson
Dan Ammann CEO / President
Dan Ammann serves as the CEO / President of Cruise Automation.
Geoffrey Richardson Chief Financial Officer
Geoffrey Richardson serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Cruise Automation.
Lucas Watson Chief Marketing Officer
Lucas Watson serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Cruise Automation.
Anna Torraca Vice President, Revenue / Commercialization
Anna Torraca serves as the Vice President, Revenue / Commercialization of Cruise Automation.
Mohamed Elshenawy VP of Engineering
Mohamed Elshenawy serves as the VP of Engineering of Cruise Automation.
Carl Jenkins VP of Hardware Engineering
Carl Jenkins serves as the VP of Hardware Engineering of Cruise Automation.
Christian Palino VP of Design
Christian Palino serves as the VP of Design for Cruise Automation. Christian started at Cruise Automation in September... read more
Stephen Houghton VP Global Markets
Stephen Houghton serves as the VP Global Markets for Cruise Automation. Stephen started at Cruise Automation in May of... read more
Daniel Kan Chief Operating Officer
Daniel Kan serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Cruise Automation. Daniel started at Cruise Automation in December... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Cruise Automation
Diverse employees at Cruise Automation score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing Cruise Automation in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cruise Automation across various culture dimensions.
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Cruise Automation PTO
Cruise Automation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Cruise Automation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Cruise Automation on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 33% | |
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Marketing | 17% | |
Engineering | 17% | |
IT | 17% | |
All Industries | 17% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Menlo Park | 17% | |
Santa Clara | 17% | |
Emmett | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cruise Automation
Who is the CEO of Cruise Automation?
Cruise Automation CEO is Dan Ammann, their score by employees is 64
What is Cruise Automation eNPS?
The eNPS for Cruise Automation is -6
Who are Cruise Automation competitors?
Cruise Automation main competitors are Optimus Ride, Micro C
Who is Cruise Automation leadership?
Geoffrey Richardson, Lucas Watson & Anna Torraca are part of Cruise Automation leadership, Dan Ammann is the CEO
Does Cruise Automation allow employees to work from home?
100% of the employees of Cruise Automation report that they work hybrid - 1-2 days in office
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