Tech IndustryDec 28, 2018
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Uber Seattle a dumpster fire?

Was looking at applying to Uber in Seattle, but some engineer friends from other FAANG companies warned that it's a dumpster fire and people are leaving. Is this true? I want to make sure my next job isnt in a toxic culture.

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AppDynamics ihfncy34 Dec 28, 2018

Yes. I have good friends working in Uber Seattle and heard that attrition is high. Some newly formed teams offload work that engineers in Bay Area either pushed down in priority or are not excited to do.

Microsoft fusbar Dec 29, 2018

Can you specify which teams to avoid?

Microsoft ImAwesome Dec 28, 2018

Do you know why attrition is high? With pending IPO I would think it’s opposite

Intuit qLPF37 Dec 28, 2018

Uber equity is over valued. Why stay to benefit preferred when you hold common?

Pinterest hebxigwbxj Dec 28, 2018

You don’t know what you’re saying lol

Microsoft 🐙M🐙 Dec 28, 2018

Just searched Blind for Uber Seattle because of this thread and there are some interesting (although maybe outdated) threads on this. Some agree with your assessment and some don’t 🙃

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Amazon Flames OP Dec 28, 2018

Are you in Uber Seattle? What's it like for you?

Uber kuf Dec 28, 2018

+1 to xvyk65

Uber Rocco69 Dec 29, 2018

Naa. Seattle Uber is awesome

Uber n0rthw8rld Dec 29, 2018

It's awesome. Maybe your friends refer to Uber Seattle in 2017. Not the case anymore.

Uber YnJj62 Dec 29, 2018

I’m in Uber Seattle. At least no eng left in my team this year. And team is still expanding.