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      Could be better - Senior Software Engineer Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Employee Review

      2.0
      8 Jun 2020
      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      My comments are limited to only a certain org + WLB is good + Mission statement/ developing tech to help people (can't think of many companies that don't prioritize profit) + Friendly, nice coworkers

      Cons

      - Weak leadership: Product has no direction and dumb decisions are frequently made. Too many people with opinions on every little thing but they can't contribute. For such a small org, we move extremely slow. Legal slows down everything we do here. Engineering standards are surprisingly lacking for a company that came out of Facebook - Career ladder: Opportunities not found, politics pervades upper management. They preach equity but if you look at who the directors favor, it's the younger version of themselves. - Mentorship: This place is great if you're fresh out of college. Otherwise, there are not enough senior/staff engineers to learn from

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      Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response
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      Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We are working hard to build our culture here at CZI, and we’re glad to see the value in areas such as good work-life balance and having a strong mission to help build a future for everyone. We are making improvements to our career ladders and building an equitable and long-term strategy to address career growth. We would love to continue the conversation and hear more feedback if you’re open to sharing. If so, you can reach out to your People Business Partner. Thank you!

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      5.0
      27 Feb 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend a meaningful chapter of my career. Intelligent, mission-driven, low-ego colleagues, inspiring work, and many opportunities to learn and grow. It’s also one of the few places I’ve worked where you don’t have to trade off between enjoying the work, good compensation, and a healthy work-life balance. Even having been impacted by layoffs, I remain very grateful for the experience.

      Cons

      Increase volatility in recent years with restructuring. Hopefully things settle with clearer strategic direction in place.

      2.0
      9 Jun 2026
      Program manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Lots of smart people to work with and learn from. Onsite office is great.

      Cons

      Leadership and middle management will do anything to make themselves look good to c-levels , will go as far as taking credit for work not done by them. Every 3-4 months for years and prior to me working there, org goals change at a dime with no heads up and expectations are to perform excellently.

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