Short sighted management, high attrition of star performers - Senior Software Engineer ZoomInfo Employee Review

2.0
16 May 2021
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Pros

Comp can be quite high despite being a lower tier tech company (however if you are paid too high this puts a target on your back whenever layoffs happen).

Cons

* Constant attrition due to senior management constantly letting go of high valued and high performing employees. In my time I saw a series of managers, execs, and principal engineers constantly being let go. Many were high performers or had been at the company 10+ years, but management at ZoomInfo is short sighted and is only aiming to maximize each quarter's profit rather than long term investment. * Company is outsourcing high paying tech jobs to lower cost countries (e..g. Israel) * Culture is quite toxic and aggressive. There are many for-profit companies who make tons of money but still manage to have a great culture. ZoomInfo is not one of these.

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ZoomInfo Response
5y
Thanks for your feedback. You’re quite right – working with us can be lucrative with our generous compensation packages and equity opportunities provided to every employee. Opportunities for advancement are plentiful and we have a strong culture of mobility and promoting from within. Building ZoomInfo into a world class organization has meant we have scaled and adjusted quickly to support our burgeoning customer base and their ever-evolving needs. We are looking for people with passion that will help us build essential structures that we can use to develop solutions to problems our customers don’t even know they have yet. We do have a long-term vision in our Engineering organization that is communicated in our All Hands Meetings. Our Engineering leadership team has an open-door policy and welcomes two-way feedback. Regarding our Israel office, it is not accurate to suggest that our colleagues there are “outsourced.” We have a large team in Israel that is and has always been an integral part of ZoomInfo. Since last year we have been working hard to integrate many company cultures that have come to the ZoomInfo family through acquisition into one cohesive culture that resonates with employees. We can’t do this in a silo, so we reach out on a regular basis to encourage participation in focus groups, surveys and other channels in order to develop employee-centric engagement programs. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and thank you for your time and efforts at ZoomInfo! -ZoomInfo Employee Experience Team

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

ZoomInfo has an incredible company culture that truly stands out-- even working remotely, you feel connected and part of something bigger. The company has a strong focus on being a leader in its space and is constantly innovating, which keeps the work exciting and meaningful. There is a genuine willingness to let ideas and concepts flourish, and employees are empowered to contribute in real ways. I am coming up on four years here, which speaks for itself-- this is a place where you can grow, get promoted quickly, and build a real career. The development resources are outstanding, including McKinsey Leadership programs, internal leadership courses, and LinkedIn Learning. Managers are supportive and invested in your success which makes showing up to work exciting

Cons

At times, communication between departments can be a challenge at the individual contributor level, which can make cross-functional collaboration feel a bit siloed. Additionally, there is still work to be done around diversity in leadership-- increasing representation of people of color and women in leadership roles would make an already great culture even stronger.

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ZoomInfo Response
1w
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’ve worked hard to build a culture where innovation, development, and support are part of the everyday experience, so it’s incredibly meaningful to hear that reflected in your time at ZoomInfo. We’re especially glad to hear that you’ve felt empowered to contribute, grow your career, and take advantage of the learning and leadership development opportunities available here. Your perspective on cross-functional collaboration and leadership representation is also deeply appreciated. Feedback like yours helps us continue improving the employee experience and strengthening our culture. Thank you for your contributions over the past four years and for being an important part of the ZoomInfo team. – Jennifer Creticos, ZoomInfo Chief Business Officer
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