Senior Software Developer - Senior Software Engineer Homebot Employee Review

- The people, the people, the people - Homebot does an incredible job hiring like-minded and driven people. It makes the work environment so much more enjoyable. - Flexibility & freedom - There is no micromanaging (at least on my team) and you're treated as adults who can get your work done on your own time, for the most part. - Opportunity to work directly with the C-Suite as well as all other departments given the size of the company (feels a bit like a start-up if that's your vibe)

- Frequent change of leaders - While I know this isn't the case for all teams, my team has been through numerous leadership changes over the last few years which has felt like a bit of whiplash. - Real estate market - Not a great time to be a tech vendor in this space. Much of the company's success has to do with how the market is performing, which can feel very out of your control. - A nice to have product, not a need to have - Speaks for itself, but has made growing as a company difficult given the market conditions. - Middle tier salaries - Homebot can't compete with the salaries of their competitors and other companies in the real estate tech space.

None, unless you like the color of their numerous red flags.

Homebot presents itself as a promising startup, but in my experience, it has undergone significant changes over the years that have impacted its culture and operations. During my tenure, I felt that leadership—particularly the CEO—tended to prioritize individuals based on how directly they could contribute to his goals (at your expense). This sometimes created an environment where passionate employees, including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds (I am unable to specify which of these groups I occupy or Glassdoor will discard this review. DEI not allowed here I guess?), felt valued primarily for their output rather than supported holistically. Earlier on, that passion did help drive the company forward. However, around 2023, following a private equity acquisition and leadership changes, the company shifted direction. This included layoffs and restructuring that, from my perspective, reduced opportunities for employee input and autonomy. Several colleagues I respected, particularly those who were vocal or brought independent thinking, were let go during this period. (and they were the inverse of nice about it too, though I can only attest anecdotally and represent no generalizations). Since leaving, I’ve continued to hear mixed (see: not good) feedback from current employees and public reviews that suggest ongoing challenges with culture and leadership alignment. Based on my experience, I would encourage prospective employees to carefully evaluate whether the company’s direction and environment align with their expectations and values. [Per Glassdoor's request, I ctrl-c ctrl-v'd my original review right into chatgpt.com and had it sanitize the input to bypass digital filters. Minor editorialization added in post. Guess this is just the world we live in now, huh?]