Inclusive global hiring but culture has declined - Code Wrangler Automattic Employee Review

2.0
May 31, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Reasonably good pay and they hire around the world. No hypocrisy of Remote - USA, Canada and Europe. Truly inclusive to that extent. The company controls a large part of the WordPress software ecosystem.

Cons

The company had a good culture. It's downward turn happened when they hired a CFO who raised funds through very risky means and that has put pressure on the company for growth beyond what it can handle. It also hired a HR head that has lesser connect with Humans. ( typical transition to a heartless corporate ) You can be fired anytime at zero notice, with a nominal severance, despite the company themselves telling you were a great performer.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

At Automattic, the culture is really great!

Cons

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1.0
Jun 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- You can work 1 hour a day and get away with it

Cons

- CEO is on his high horse - Teammates from Taiwan don’t really work. Especially product managers. They just talk and fail at their goals or accomplishing anything but somehow still have jobs.

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