Toxic company - Software Engineer Casumo Employee Review

Working at this company has been one of the most frustrating and demoralizing experiences of my career. The biggest issue is the complete imbalance of power—HR holds all the authority, and it’s very clear that the rules simply do not apply to them. Policies seem to exist only for engineers, while HR operates without accountability. Engineers here are not treated like professionals but more like factory workers—expected to produce nonstop, with little regard for well-being, growth, or even basic respect. There’s a constant sense that you’re easily replaceable, and management does nothing to challenge that culture. Concerns raised by employees are often ignored or redirected through HR, where they conveniently disappear. Instead of advocating for employees, HR acts as a shield for the company, reinforcing policies that benefit leadership while disregarding the people actually doing the work. There is little transparency, inconsistent enforcement of rules, and a clear lack of fairness across the board. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where your voice matters and your contributions are valued, this is not the place. Overall, this company needs a serious cultural reset—starting with accountability for HR and a fundamental shift in how engineers are treated. The hybrid policy is forced upon the engineers whereas the same is not applicable or is not that important for the HR The engineers need to ask the company if they are about to get a side job so the company approved but at the same time the CHRO was able to launch his own product. So make it make sense? There is no reason to work hard in this company you won't be getting any promotions at all.