Q&A With Periscope Data by Sisense Employees
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How employees describe working at Periscope Data by Sisense
It was a great experience
It's a friendly and super supportive environment for junior developers, so it's a fantastic place to grow as an engineer.
Review from Engineering Dept
They claim transparency as a value, but disclose as little as possible to employees.
Review from Engineering Dept
Super positive so far. Looking forward to a successful merger.
Review from Sales Dept
They are accessible. I have never felt that I couldn't walk over and say hello or chat with any of them. It makes for a really open culture in office when there is a social connection to leadership.
Review from Sales Dept
What it's like to work at Periscope Data by Sisense
- Periscope Data by Sisense employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
- Employees at Periscope Data by Sisense report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Periscope Data by Sisense have 2 meetings
- 99% of Periscope Data by Sisense employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Periscope Data by Sisense employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 83% of Periscope Data by Sisense employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Periscope Data by Sisense employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 98% of Periscope Data by Sisense employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Periscope Data by Sisense Employees
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What do you like best about the leadership team at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
Transparent and clear direction based off of data and insights made possible in our product
The leadership continues to be transparent and fosters collaborative work environment.
The leadership at Periscope Data really takes time to make sure you are set up for success and they care about you as an individual.
What are some of the best things about your team at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
We are very collaborative. We cheer each other on, but also have a healthy level of competition between each other to stay motivated.
My team is great! We are all like family here, supporting one another and making sure we each succeed.
Our team is filled with energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate people.
What is the best part about your compensation package at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
Very competitive base salary, and comprehensive benefits plans
Lyft reimbursement all the way
At or above market on both salary and equity.
What makes you most happy at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
The people I get to work with.
Getting to make an immediate impact and the people here who are supportive and appreciative of your work.
My coworkers (and the free lunches!)
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
We operate collaboratively and understand both success and failure is something we do together, not as individuals.
Everyone genuinely cares for one another. It's a fun and collaborative atmosphere.
Transparent, inclusive, welcoming, diverse culture.
What benefits does Periscope Data by Sisense provide?
Top Employee Response
100% employee health coverage, 70% dependent coverage FSA Dental Vision 401(k) Stock options Parental leave Unlimited PTO - managers encourage employees to take at least 2 weeks/year Bereavement Company social events Free lunch & dinner Diversity program Professional development Job training
Medical, Vision, Dental, Fun!
full medical, vision and dental, unlimited PTO, 401(k), equity, lunch every day
What kind of people succeed at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
People who live our values.
Outcome oriented, date driven folks.
What's the company culture like at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
Kind, positive, inclusive, helpful, transparent, fast, data-driven & customer-centric
Kind & positive
What is the dress code at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Business Casual/casual
What is the best perk or benefit that Periscope Data by Sisense offers?
Getting to work with such amazing people
What are you most excited about working at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Our future is very bright!
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Periscope Data by Sisense?
It's great, no changes needed!
How does Periscope Data by Sisense handle HR issues?
Respectfully
What's the work from home policy like at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Periscope Data is very much about managing to outcomes, so in any department at the company, work at home occasionally is completely fine, as long as you get your job done.
How's the morale at Periscope Data by Sisense?
It's great! The company has a strong sense of teamwork, camaraderie, and fun. It doesn't hurt that Periscope is really winning in its market, but in addition to that, the team is happy and excited.
What's the Finance team like at Periscope Data by Sisense?
small, dedicated and smart.
What are the team outings like at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Top Employee Response
The two best company events I've ever attended! We had an Amazing Race earlier this year and in the fall we had a family picnic on the Friday of Fleet Week. They were both great team builders!
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Periscope Data by Sisense?
I've worked at several startups before this. I understand that every once in awhile it's all hands on deck and we, as a team, have to put in extra hours. That being said, the HR team encourages two weeks MINIMUM vacation, and my manager often asks me to plan time off to reset and recharge my battery. I genuinely appreciate the thoughtfulness.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Periscope Data by Sisense?
Everyone moves incredibly fast. I wish I had taken a few days off before I started. :)
How much diversity is there among employees at Periscope Data by Sisense?
It's the most diverse company I've ever worked for.
What's the office layout like at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Teams sit strategically near their key stakeholders. The office layout is actually very thoughtful. ADRs sit next to their assigned AE and the Solutions Team sits near engineering and product.
What unique perks and benefits does Periscope Data by Sisense provide?
I consider our transparency a benefit. The leadership team shares board presentations with all the employees which help me understand the top level goals. This allows me to attribute my daily work to the company's overall metrics.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Be ready to talk about measurements. What did success look like in your previous role and how did you measure this. We are a data company, so metrics are great.
How secure do you feel at your job at Periscope Data by Sisense?
Very secure
What's the best part of your job at Periscope Data by Sisense?
My colleagues. They push me to be better every day.








