Improbable Reviews

Pros

Very interesting technological challenges and a great engineering led culture. There is lots of variety and challenge and I am continually pushed to learn new things. Incredibly smart people across the whole company. There is currently a sense of excitement and rapid growth, particularly with opening the new offices around the world. I would say the company has got past the growing pains of transitioning from...

Cons

There is still quite a lot of separation between the Enterprise and the games side of the company, transparency and communication between both sides could definitely improve. The Enterprise business is still a lot less mature than the games side, and lacks experienced engineering managers.

Advice to Management

Continue to recruit experienced managers and senior engineers, to balance the large amount of more junior employees.

Pros

It's rare to find a company and with people in it so passionate and motivated to succeed. Senior management are not afraid to take accountability for actions and mistakes. Improbable has a genuine shot at changing society as we know it, and it's inspiring to be a part of it.

Cons

Communication is improving but still not the best at lower levels. Current office isn't great (But hopefully will be solved with the new one when we move)

Advice to Management

Keep working on internal communication paths across the company, it is vital to nail it.

Pros

- Work on one of the most exciting tech challenges of the moment - Everyone is very approachable and I got to build strong bonds with a bunch of people - A clear vision and transparency on changes (town halls were the best!)

Cons

- It's a startup! Decisions will change (sometimes multiple times) and there will be constant pressure. Not a con per se, but make sure you are ready for it. - Work-life balance. Depending on the role, the unlimited vacation isn't always a reality. - The office's lack of sunlight is a problem.

Advice to Management

Foster the amazing team and don't let the latest rapid growth make you unapproachable. Be there to deliver, but be there for the team - manager or intern. A quick 2 minutes chat can mean a lot - and Herman does this very well!

Pros

- Team of incredibly talented and intelligent people from quality companies all over the world - Disruptive and innovative product - Morale is high, we've landed a lot of funding and are working towards impactful goals - Very flexible work environment - Good culture, lots of sociable people

Cons

- Growing incredibly fast with a first to market product, impossible to make the right decisions every time - Office could be nicer

Pros

Great people, awesome product, terrific can-do culture. Really exciting Enterprise challenge - solving the world's hardest problems through cutting-edge technology

Cons

Basement office with Ikea furniture - but the best coffee and lunches and company in Farringdon

Advice to Management

Keep that start-up culture!

Pros

Interesting problems to work on, freedom to innovate, encouraged to focus on self-improvement and skills development, fun culture with plenty of social opportunities, flexible working hours, generous work from home and holiday policy, a healthy work-life balance is encouraged, decent career progression opportunities, generally feel well looked after and supported to succeed.

Cons

Things can change rapidly at times, generating uncertainty and confusion. The office lacks natural light and generally has a bit of a bunker vibe.

Advice to Management

Generally, keep up the good work. If the company was moved to an office with a view and natural light, I'm sure it would payoff in terms of productivity and overall mood.

Pros

- Stimulating environment and intriguing product - Great company culture - Good location - Delicious free breakfast and lunch - Smart employees who are humble and always willing to help - Lots of opportunity to learn

Cons

- Basement office with lack of sunlight :(

Advice to Management

Keep up the good work but let's make nice big windows a priority when we move into the new office!

Pros

Food is nice and there is great talent in some departments. Pay is above average for London.

Cons

Frequent, meaningless, confusing changes. Even though Improbable is a startup that pretends to value individual contribution and transparency, things are simply decided behind closed doors and relayed to you. Humility is nowhere to be found except for "company values". Especially after the big investment. Day-to-day, company's operations are total chaos even for a startup (I worked at several before.). Internal...

Advice to Management

Stop with the knee-jerk reactions. Embrace a more open culture, more grounded strategy. Don't ignore the weaknesses of Spatial OS and believe you can do it all. Rethink who you retain in management. Bring people who actually have experience.