Great career opportunity, declining culture - Operations Intercom Employee Review

3.0
8 Apr 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- Ability to try and learn new skills within your career set and touch multiple areas of the business. - Great product. Intercom has branded itself as the industry leader - Perfect place for someone who wants to grow in their career, burn the midnight oil more often, and level up in their career in a high intensity environment.

Cons

Leadership and Individual Contributer alignment has slowly declined altogether. There are multiple teams that are severely understaffed and operating extremely thin during the pandemic while Engineering teams are consistently prioritized. Company culture thrives in office. When the company is remote, team culture is up to the manager. Unfortunately if you included in a team that has a manager that has not interest in fostering team spirit and collaboration, you will be siloed in your work (and its not like anyone will listen to your cries if brought up to leadership).

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Intercom Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience working here. I appreciate the feedback and am sorry to hear that your time wasn’t as enjoyable as we would have liked. It’s absolutely top of mind for Intercom to continue to “test and learn” as we pilot ways of collaborating and celebrating together, now we’re coming back out of a fully remote environment. Intercom is excited to officially welcome employees back into our offices on a hybrid basis beginning in May, and we have been thrilled to collaborate in-person since reopening our offices for optional use in recent months. As a hybrid company, we recognize the magic that happens when people get to work face-to-face, and respect the remote and work-from-home norms that have allowed people to continue to succeed in their roles over the past two years. We want all employees to feel connected and engaged in any setting they’re working from, both in-person and WFH, so we welcome direct feedback - anonymous or otherwise - on your personal experience navigating our evolving remote culture. I’m always available to hear how our teammates' experience could be improved. Liz Sweet, Senior Director, Talent Management

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5.0
9 May 2026
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Pros

One of the biggest positives is the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects. The company provides access to the right tools, resources, and support needed to do great work. As a senior engineer, I feel trusted to think critically about problems, challenge assumptions, and help reframe solutions when needed. Stakeholders and the broader business are receptive to feedback, which creates a strong environment for collaboration and problem-solving. When blockers come up, my manager and the organization move quickly to remove them. Overall, it’s a fast-moving, high-trust environment where strong engineers can make a real impact.

Cons

The pace is very fast, which can be a challenge depending on how someone prefers to work. Priorities, tools, and ways of working can change quickly, and it requires a willingness to adapt, learn, and rewire how you approach problems. For people who prefer slower, more predictable environments, the pace may feel intense at times. However, for those who are comfortable with change and motivated by momentum, it can also be one of the most rewarding aspects of the company.

2.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Founders are still involved and will help on top accounts. Competitive compensation. Good breakfast and lunch. Access to the resources one needs, with no apparent shortage of money.

Cons

Silent layoffs. Lack of trust in the employees by leadership. Senior management is poor at defining and communicating expectations. The fast pace of hiring, changing titles and roles, frequently adjusting strategies and shifting ICPs leads to regular confusion. Very poor professional development (zero for many). Investor interests have taken a higher priority than the employees. A once team-first culture has weakened, as the company becomes more corporate, with the early company value of 'We go further together' being eliminated and never replaced with anything about working strong as a team, which is another sign of the diminishing culture.

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