They only reward people who are prepared to attention seek - Lead Engineer Xero Employee Review

1.0
18 Oct 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible working hours, uumm not much else

Cons

I was very underpaid for a long time, I wasn't aware how bad it was, which is my fault for not researching or asking my peers but my managers would have know i was way below the median and way way below what new hires were being paid. They never said anything, I just kep getting 1 to 2% every year and was told that was all there was, despite always being given goon feedback.

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5.0
24 Apr 2026
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Pros

Great culture and solid benefits

Cons

Could be a bit chaotic at times

3.0
1 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The team is super smart and everyone knows their stuff well. If you see an opportunity, you can take it and do it. Flat structure, less authority means you can experiment and do as much as you want.

Cons

There's not much of an onboarding, so you have to figure things out. It can feel very sink or swim. Also, you have to work across many different time zones as well, because the team is global. Also, people have very short fuses if you don't pick things up quickly or not as smart as them.

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