Skillz Inc. Employee Reviews
Out of 122 Skillz Inc. employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Skillz Inc. improve their work culture.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They are really dedicated to making the business successful.
They're incredibly smart people who deeply care about the mission and the team!
The leaders are really smart and come from some great companies. They complement the founders well.
Super transparent, impressive leaders who always take time to support the team.
Skillz adds an exhilarating dimension to mobile gaming. The fact that I can showcase my skills and potentially earn money while having fun is a game-changer.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Accountability and consistency needs to improve.
The approvals process is ridiculous. Give us a yearly budget so we can improve our team and player experiences.
The CEO needs to leave. He's lacking in leadership skills and human decency. Treats people with so little respect it's disgusting. The CEO, CRO, and CTO need to listen to the more experienced leaders they've hired because you all are going to sink this ship.
Less Thrash; too much push to hit numbers for investors without considering work needed to make those numbers within the timeframe
You're a bunch of two-faced lying manipulators.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Equity has so much potential. It's low now, but that's what creates the opportunity.
Equity is amazing. 100x opportunity from here!
Equity packages create aligned incentives
Salary was competitive and insurance was covered.
100% paid health insurance after the contract
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
If stock had actually been priced fairly. Too bad the leadership provided misleading figures.
The stock price has tanked, which leads to a lot of underpaid employees. The work environment and how hard they push employees does not warrant what most people’s compensation is no
We are not paid commensurate with our workloads and experience. There is no truly entry level jobs, but for tech, we're making entry level wages. We recently tried to ask SLT why that is, and what they are doing to make it right - and our whole department got talked down to and gaslit for it.
Faster promotion cycle; my promotion has been held up in the clockworks for almost a year at this point
Found a new employee at my level in my team makes $10K more than me; I've been here 2+ years
What are some of the best things about your team?
team members are brilliant and are like a second family to me!
Super hard working team that is totally brilliant.
Really smart, hardworking, and caring.
Incredibly smart and driven people
Hard working and talented people
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Be change agents as opposed to "yes" people. Question the way leadership treats people. Question how the company is operated. Offer solutions and implement change.
We need competent people working here.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Total transparency. If you want to maximize your impact, this is the place.
Skillz has reinvigorated my passion for gaming. The platform's focus on skill-based competition and the enticing rewards make it an absolute favorite.
Skillz adds an exhilarating dimension to mobile gaming. The fact that I can showcase my skills and potentially earn money while having fun is a game-changer.
People are highly collaborative and willing to help others.
Fun and inclusive team culture.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
The CEO and cofounder need to step down. No one actually respects them. They’re running the company into the ground. A total scotch and burn metho
The CEO, CRO, and CTO need to learn how to treat people with respect. Don't automatically jump to "but I built a $1Billion company so I must know everything" mentality. You all don't know that much and that's why your company is tanking and everyone is leaving. Listen to and empower those you hire.
It's all smoke and mirrors. Garbage.
Give middle managers more power. Stop concentrating power at the top. Diversify revenue from a few top devs and stop building a million features. Simplify the SDK.
What did you like most about the interview process?
Online interview it's very easy.
Meeting multiple members of the team I was entering so I got a great feel of those I would work with.
Hiring managers are super engaged and follow up with you every step of the way.
I enjoyed getting to meet people from different departments during my interview
Many gaming techniques With friends
What would you improve about your company's interview process?
Using terrible tests to filter people out. Wasting people's time.
What makes you most happy at work?
That I am still able to work from home.
The benefits are great, and there is always something to do.
working with my excellent co workers
Playing games with friends Around the world
Working with many smart, dedicated people.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
terrible business model. I think this ship is going down. Not sure if anything can save it
There is no autonomy and the CEO needs to sign off on everything. We hire smart and capable people. The management team needs to be trusted to deliver. Waiting for direction and sign off for every little thing from the execs causes a lot of spinning wheels.
What do you like best about your company?
Skillz takes mobile gaming to the next level. The selection of games, the competitive atmosphere, and the opportunity to win prizes make it stand out.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?
As a gamer, Skillz is a revelation. It's not just about playing; it's about mastering games and challenging opponents to win cash prices. Truly one-of-a-kind!