Some great coworkers and benefits, but slow promotions and nepotism - Anonymous Yubico Employee Review

2.0
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some great coworkers Great Benefits Had great 401k matching Great starting pay

Cons

Significant play raises are few and far between Incredibly slow promotion process with moving goal posts Rampant nepotism The leadership, as confided to me by a former manager, purposefully avoids promotions. Roles that should take about 1.5 to 2 years to be promoted from can take 5. I once had my role in a 7 figure deal closure for the company minimized. An executive said I had no part to play in it and their years of relationship building was the key decider with a partner bringing the deal, even though I set up the entire opportunity. The declining culture has lead many great contributors across departments to leave and seek opportunities elsewhere. Even some of the people that joined the team I was on so they could back fill on roles my original team members vacated have left to other companies.

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5.0
6 Aug 2025
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Pros

Good atmosphere, lots of cultural celebration and diversity, paid holidays, great benefits, they make an emphasis on maintaining work/life balance. This list can go on and on really.

Cons

Haven’t found any as of yet.

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Yubico Response
9mo
Creating a supportive, rewarding, and engaging workplace is a top priority for us, and it’s always encouraging to hear when we’re hitting the mark. Your feedback not only motivates our team but also helps existing employees and future candidates understand what makes our culture special. Thanks again for being a valued part of Yubico - we’re lucky to have you.
3.0
24 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, 401k matching, (sometimes) wellness, and healthcare.

Cons

Innovation is hampered by a management layer that prioritizes internal politics over merit. This has created a fractured workforce divided into three archetypes: The Disengaged: Employees doing the bare minimum to stay under the radar. The Politician: Individuals ascending the ladder via social association rather than tangible contributions. The Overburdened "Pillars": Top performers who carry the workload but are silenced when they suggest improvements. Promoting these "pillars" is seemingly avoided, as their success would highlight the inefficiencies of the current leadership. Finally, you have a leadership team that constantly lies and tells half-truths, ranging from compensation for missing stocks that were never delivered to layoffs that were never going to happen, that quietly and secretly happened.

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Yubico Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We’re sorry to hear that you feel your experience didn’t reflect the culture we strive for. We recognize the challenges that come with organizational transitions. However, your feedback on transparency and internal politics is a good reminder on areas we can explore to see if changes should be made. We wish you the best in your next role.
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