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Q&A With Meltwater Employees
Meltwater culture is based on a fundamental belief in people and the potential they possess. We create an environment where our people are motivated by their colleagues to discover new strengths and shine even brighter. We keep our entrepreneurial spirit alive within every team and every department—delighting in hard work and relishing the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it.
How employees describe working at Meltwater
Meltwater is the most friendly and stable place I've ever worked at. My managers have all been great and I count some of my coworkers as lifelong friends.
Review from Design Dept
Meltwater has pushed me to new places professionally and has always done a good job of recognizing my accomplishments. It's truly a place that can take you to new heights and rewards hard work.
Review from Customer Success Dept
The commission structure is very strong
Review from Sales Dept
Execution power on new initiatives or changes
Review from Sales Dept
Interacting with co-workers to solve complex problems.
Review from Product Dept
What it's like to work at Meltwater
- Meltwater employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Meltwater report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Meltwater have 1 meeting
- 98% of Meltwater employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Meltwater employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 83% of Meltwater employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Meltwater employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 94% of Meltwater employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Meltwater Employees
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What are your coworkers at Meltwater like?
Some of the most driven, fun, and genuine people I’ve ever met.
My coworkers are the absolute best part of working at Meltwater. Always really supportive, really eager to learn and to help, and tons of fun to spend time around.
Very friendly it feels like one big family.
How much diversity is there among employees at Meltwater?
Top Employee Response
Not a lot, specially in the executive team
We're a global organization, so heavily diverse in that regard, but fairly homogenous from country to country. There has been a recent effort for Diversity & Inclusion which seems very promising and genuine.
Pretty diversified in ethnicity and nationality.
How hard is it to get promoted at Meltwater?
Top Employee Response
It’s a 100% meritocracy here, so you don’t have to wait for a certain timeline, or for someone to be promoted first. You work for it and earn it then you get it.
That depends on you. There isn't a set time-frame for promotions, it's completely based upon your own drive and how hard you want to work.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Meltwater?
Communication skills, the ability to give and take feedback, and critical thinking.
Communication skills, the ability to work on a team, being engaging, and positive.
What is the dress code at Meltwater?
Business smart! But we’re all wfh now. :)
Scando-casual, i.e. business smart.
What should I wear for an interview at Meltwater?
Always err on the side of too formal for interviews.
For sales or marketing positions you should wear formal clothes (suit or dress). For engineering positions dress up as usual.
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at Meltwater?
Below average for SF
They are below market
what's your workflow? agile? waterfall?
Top Employee Response
Agile, across all teams, most of which work on features end to end. However, each team is free to choose how 'agile' they wish to be while meeting deadlines setup in consultation with product managers.
Mostly agile.
What do you wish you knew before starting at Meltwater?
You get a lot of trust and autonomy, so trust yourself and don't constantly look for direction - it's good to be a self-starter.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Meltwater?
~ 1 week.
How long after an interview at Meltwater does it take to hear back?
Generally 1 week.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Meltwater?
Both are paid. Maternity leave is several months, varying in length depending on how long you've been with the organization. Paternity leave is a few weeks.
How often do employees get raises at Meltwater?
Annually, typically. Unless you're on track for a promotion.
What is Meltwater's internship program like?
Extremely fast-paced.
How can I get hired at Meltwater as a recent grad?
Showcase your business intelligence and your drive. We hire entry-level people mostly based on potential, so sell yourself and you're in a good spot.
What kind of people does Meltwater like to hire?
Definitely type A people: driven, organized, outgoing, high-achieving.
How's the morale at Meltwater?
Moderated, since the churn in the product is so high
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Meltwater? How many hours are you working?
Around 8 hours a day
What's the Engineering team like at Meltwater?
They are competent, but a lot of legacy systems slow them down
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at Meltwater?
They are not very good
Does Meltwater have any remote positions?
Yes, but it is not a common thing
How many women are in your team? is it diverse enough?
Zero women in my team. Engineering as a whole is not diverse enough though some teams are.
How do the current devs on the team act towards new developers that join?
Since current devs have an active role in recruiting new devs, after joining things usually work out good and people are helpful, especially in bringing up to speed the new member so that team productivity is not affected.
What are some of the best things about your team at Meltwater?
Qualified and knowledgable
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Should I work at Meltwater?
55% of Meltwater employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 29% are neutral and 16% would not recommend working at Meltwater to their friends.
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passive |
| 16% | Detractors |
