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There have been unfortunate experiences with one colleague. I was disappointed that management could see things going bad but did not act upon it. I was at the point of quitting the company, but I am giving it a second chance once that colleague recently left the company.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
Bumpier than expected, more politics and resistance than expected for an innovative startup. Stark differences between software and hardware teams in terms of attitude: software teams look much more aligned with company values and culture. It is a challenge to "integrate" both worlds.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
No red tape, approachable. Technical background.
What are some of the best things about your team?
Talented and dedicated engineers, approachable, no internal competition.
What makes you most happy at work?
Accomplish important tasks, learn useful skills.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
401k match, clearer bonus and/or stock programs beyond hiring bonus/stocks.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They are very focused on looking for innovative ways to solve problems.
What makes you most happy at work?
Learning and implementing new solutions to problems that are generally considered difficult or unsolvable.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The "I intend" culture. And Jonathan's idea (even if not necessarily widespread) about how people should own problems.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Several of them are very resistive to changes. And several of them work in silos, thinking about their teams more than Groq's success.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Focus on innovation. The company is still new, so there are lots of decisions to take that have a profound impact on the success of the company for the next years. And Groq allows its engineers to actively take place in this decision making/doing.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
There is no clarity in terms of level, and compensation is way under market value. New hires at Groq are getting better packages. I understand we pay contractor companies a higher price, but I earn even much less than contractors that do not have as much breadth and depth of experience as I do.
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