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      Backblaze

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      32 reviews
      5.0
      9 May 2025

      Growing company with good people

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Backblaze is one of those companies that is "just different," in a great way. I can confidently say it's one of the best professional environments I’ve worked in. I genuinely believe that Backblaze fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. Leadership has been approachable and genuinely invested in employee growth and well-being. Over my time here, I’ve had the opportunity to take on impactful projects, develop new processes, and work alongside some pretty amazing people. It’s refreshing to be part of a team where contributions are recognized and ideas are valued.

      Cons

      Like all maturing companies there can be growing pains around scaling & process improvement. There are changes happening as we evolve and grow, but I do feel like there is a good work/life balance and opportunity to contribute to making an impact at Backblaze.

      5.0
      2 Jul 2025

      A Company That Truly Cares About Its People

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Collaborative and inclusive culture, people genuinely care and want to see each other succeed Strong leadership that communicates clearly and supports employee growth Flexibility and trust around work hours and remote work Meaningful work that has impact; you can see how your contributions matter Great benefits and perks

      Cons

      Workload can be high at times, especially during peak periods, but teams usually pull together well.

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      11mo
      Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you're enjoying your experience.
      5.0
      4 Apr 2026

      A great place to work!

      Anonymous employee
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      Excellent company! The people you work with are fantastic. I have an amazing manager and work with some highly skilled people.

      Cons

      Sometimes work life balance can get skewed.

      5.0
      11 Sept 2025

      Great Culture!

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Great people to work with. The company really likes to scale and keep their employees engaged in projects for development.

      Cons

      Certain policies can be updated to help further scale the company to industry standards.

      2.0
      11 Mar 2025

      Improving Shareholder Value ... while destroying corporate culture and employee moral

      Anonymous employee
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      I appreciate, as a shareholder, the drive to cut costs and increase revenue HOWEVER the methods being taken seem like they're ripped out of a 1st year business student's playbook - immediate, short-term, tweaks to the business that gut the workforce but show positively in earnings calls and earnings statements. There is some cleanup of legacy employees who have acted like roadblocks to the scaling up of the company but this is a mixed bag (see "Cons")

      Cons

      Newer leadership is decimating the existing organizational structure to purge the organization of "legacy people" for better/worse so they can install their own direct reports. Some practices, not unfamiliar to most experienced people, are unethical and borderline illegal. Leadership will retroactively tank reviews for high-performing individuals, citing personal opinions and erroneous data to justify reductions in force (and prevent future lawsuits). As existing employees watch their colleagues disappear weekly, they have zero psychological safety or motivation to continue performing well. Something that's eroding morale is seeing job postings for non-US locations with titles that match existing roles.

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      Backblaze Response
      1y
      Thank you for your contribution; we appreciate your concerns. The changes introduced over the last few years ensure that we are a solid and sustainable company in the long term. We’ve tried to do this transparently during all-hands meetings and through written communications. I understand that times of change can create uncertainty and concern, especially for those who’ve been with the company through multiple growth phases. We are expanding our global presence and looking to hire the best talent worldwide. This includes expanding our hiring efforts globally. While this has been communicated previously, we acknowledge some may need further information. Leadership decisions - particularly around team structure - are not taken lightly. That said, your concerns around fairness and transparency are essential to understand. Any allegations of unethical behavior or compromised performance processes are taken seriously. We encourage you to share more through internal channels, including your HR Business Partner or our anonymous reporting tool (TinyPulse) if you're open to it. If you feel that your individual performance review was improperly conducted or disagree with your supervisor’s assessment, please let your business partner or HR know so they can investigate. We’re also onboarding a new employee growth and development tool that should provide a broader view of feedback and drive more conversations. - Robert Fitt, HR (sorry for the wall of text, Glassdoor doesn't allow line breaks)
      1.0
      14 Jan 2026

      Find another company

      Sr. sales operations specialist
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      Pros

      The benefits were solid, and I’m genuinely grateful for the experience I gained. I learned a lot, worked with smart people, and got hands-on exposure to systems, processes, and challenges that made me better at what I do.

      Cons

      The workload was heavy and often unsustainable. On top of that, there was a lot of misalignment with the different teams - teams weren’t always on the same page, priorities shifted too often, and it made execution harder than it needed to be.

      5.0
      7 May 2025

      Supportive Culture, Meaningful Work, and Positive Momentum

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      • Strong, values-driven culture where people genuinely care • Leadership is accessible, thoughtful, and people-focused • Great work/life balance and flexibility • Development opportunities are growing, with more investment in training and growth • Very competitive pay • Generous benefits that support overall well-being • Focus on DEI and inclusion is strong

      Cons

      • Recent changes have been a bit challenging to adjust to, though they’re already showing a positive impact revenue-wise • Some transitions with new leadership are still in progress and will take time to fully settle • Hybrid policy is reasonable and well-intentioned, but full remote flexibility would be ideal for some roles

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