Software Department: Long-staying Employees are leaving
Gut am Arbeitgeber finde ich
canteen and flexible working times are awesome
Schlecht am Arbeitgeber finde ich
“Headless chicken” mode and poor communication.
Lack of recognition for extra effort.
Verbesserungsvorschläge
Establish clear communication and aligned goals across all departments.
Recognize and reward employees who go above and beyond their roles.
Arbeitsatmosphäre
Overall motivation is at its lowest since HasToBe was acquired four years ago, though it depends on the team. In the past 1.5 months alone, two Engineering Managers left due to poor communication. A Product Owner also left after the CTO mentioned that the role is pointless.
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Check the CHPT subreddit for a public impression of the company.
Work-Life-Balance
This is one of the best aspects of being an engineer at ChargePoint. Flexible working times are a plus.
Karriere/Weiterbildung
Opportunities are almost non-existent. People are sometimes pushed into new roles with the promise of training that never materializes.
Gehalt/Benefits
Compensation and benefits can depend heavily on whether a director favors you.
There are colleagues who get good money. Others are staying on the lowest salary legally possible.
Umwelt-/Sozialbewusstsein
The company’s mission in e-mobility is inherently aligned with environmental goals.
Kollegenzusammenhalt
In Radstadt, team spirit is generally good. However, there is noticeable political tension between office locations — USA vs. Europe vs. India.
Vorgesetztenverhalten
Communication from leadership can be unclear and unnecessarily lengthy. Sometimes a simple question results in a 30-minute explanation that still doesn’t fully answer it.
Arbeitsbedingungen
If you receive outdated hardware, it can take years to get an upgrade. In some cases, laptops provided are not suitable for Linux.
Kommunikation
Each department operates independently, creating conflicting priorities. Requests often come with urgency but without clarity — teams are expected to act quickly without fully understanding the goals.
Promises of bonuses or salary increases for taking on extra work are often not honored, which results in low appreciation from leadership. Employees who regularly work beyond the 38.5 hours tend to burn out and eventually leave.
Interessante Aufgaben
It depends on the team. Some work on innovative projects, while others are stuck maintaining outdated systems (e.g., PHP).