Not the company it used to be - Software Development Manager Audible Employee Review

2.0
23 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation and benefits, though salary growth has slowed in recent years Free meals and remaining on-site perks are still a plus Work–life balance can be reasonable, depending heavily on team and manager Generally flexible day-to-day expectations compared to many large tech companies

Cons

Company culture has steadily eroded over the past several years, with fewer genuine community or morale-building events Increasing emphasis on metrics, efficiency, and profitability over employee well-being Messaging from leadership strongly reinforces that employees are interchangeable resources Noticeable increase in attrition, alongside performance management practices that feel quota-driven rather than performance-driven Ongoing uncertainty following repeated reorganizations and workforce reductions

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Audible Response
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Thank you for this thoughtful and detailed review. Feedback around culture, performance practices, and organizational stability is important to hear and will be kept in mind as we continue to evolve. We encourage you to reach out to your HRBP, manager, or skip level manager to keep this conversation going.

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5.0
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3.0
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Pros

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