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      From Open Source Darling to Top-Down Disaster - Leadership Group Member Camunda Employee Review

      2.0
      May 26, 2025
      Leadership group member
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      Pros

      Remote-first setup offers flexibility, though that's more a relic of its past than a strategic strength today.

      Cons

      Camunda used to stand for community, autonomy, and technical excellence. That company is gone. The senior leader other glassdoor reviewers are talking about behaves like a volatile middle-school principal—yelling in meetings, belittling colleagues behind their backs (including their peers), and generally creating toxicity everywhere they go. Everyone talks about it, nobody addresses it. Transparency is dead. Promotions are arbitrary, performance feedback is weaponized, and internal politics matter more than actual results. The shift from open-source credibility to enterprise mediocrity is almost complete. Instead of leading the market, Camunda copies competitors and calls it “strategic evolution.” Morale outside of senior leadership is low, attrition is high, and trust is eroded at all levels. Don’t be fooled by the company’s public image. Behind the scenes is a deeply dysfunctional, CYA-first culture.

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      Camunda Response
      1y
      We recognize how difficult it can be to share experiences like this, and we want to create space for honest conversations. We encourage you to reach out to anyone from the People team that YOU trust for a confidential chat or CPO directly, so you can raise issues safely and we can address them appropriately. This type of assertion is serious and one that we would very much like to address. We are here to listen and unfortunately, anonymous feedback on external platforms like Glassdoor makes it difficult to investigate or resolve. We are continuously investing in leadership development, transparent communication, and employee support programs to strengthen our culture. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where people feel respected, heard, and empowered to speak up.

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      5.0
      Jul 18, 2025
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Great remote first culture. Every tech stack you could really want to get the job done. Great market leading product. The CEO & Chief of Staff really LISTEN and care. Benefits are wonderful, from health, to 401k and much more. Pay is great for the U.S.

      Cons

      With growth comes pains... we have a lot of new hires & people exiting, which is normal for this type of start up in the midst of a high amount of growth. The toxic leader I believe everyone else posted about is officially gone, so that con is now eliminated.

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      Camunda Response
      10mo
      Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear that you are enjoying your time at Camunda.
      2.0
      Jun 5, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The people who work at Camunda are, of course, the biggest pro. Benefits are good, as well.

      Cons

      The culture is downright awful. Employee programs have been slashed almost completely - no more retreat, no more regional social gatherings, no time together in person with your teams. Not only that, but the CEO blatantly said Camunda is not the place for job security or work-life balance and if you're looking for that, you can find it elsewhere. People are being laid off left and right. People are fearful for their jobs and I've heard of a lot of team members who are looking elsewhere. The standards that are given when you're hired are sometimes not attainable, especially when there is little to no direction from management. When I started, I had zero training time at all outside of the company onboarding. My team didn't assist at all in helping me learn the ropes- I was just thrown out to the wolves and expected to start projects with no guidance. This tends to be common across multiple teams, as well. A lot of middle management do not know how to run teams and although they go through "people manager training" that doesn't seem to do any good as they're still mostly incompetent.

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      Camunda Response
      12mo
      Thank you for sharing your perspective. At Camunda, we’re in the midst of a significant transformation, shifting from a product-led company to a high-performing, AI-driven, go-to-market organization. That shift brings challenges, and we don’t shy away from acknowledging them. The intent behind our leadership’s messaging is not to downplay the importance of well-being, but to be transparent about the pace and focus required at this stage of our journey. We don’t see work and life as opposing forces. Instead, we believe meaningful work can be an important part of a fulfilling life. That’s why flexibility remains a core value at Camunda. Our fully remote model is designed to give people the autonomy to work where, when, and how it suits them best. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your next chapter.
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