Transparent, Human, and Growing: Why I’m Still All In on Camunda
Pros
I’ve been at Camunda for over five years, working across GTM in both internal and external-facing roles, and I can confidently say this is the best job I’ve ever had. The people are truly special. At every level of the company, you’re treated as a person first and an employee second. You’re not just another cog in the wheel here. Camunda gives space to grow, try new things, and learn in ways that most companies just don’t. Our benefits are stellar: unlimited FTO (with a recommended minimum of 30 days off!), flexible hours, and a remote-first culture that lets you balance work with real life, appointments, kids, travel, and rest. And not in a “we say this but don’t mean it” way, we live it. I’ve taken time to reset without guilt, and that makes a difference. Senior Leadership has been upfront and transparent that Camunda is on a steep growth curve. Starting at an in-person company event in summer 2024, we were told we were setting ourselves up to catch a “wave”, a massive opportunity in our space. Since then, they’ve stayed consistent in updating us across Company All Hands, Kickoff events, department meetings, and async updates. They’ve been clear: this ride won’t be slow or easy, but it’s a chance to build something remarkable. And they gave people the chance early on to opt out if that journey wasn’t the right one for them. That honesty is backed up by action. A recent example: a message around work-life balance sparked concern, and instead of brushing it off, leadership addressed it head-on in our next All Hands, clarifying the intent, owning the miscommunication, and reinforcing our FTO and flexibility. That kind of transparency isn’t just talked about, it’s practiced.
Cons
Camunda has gone through a lot of change this past year: team changes, new priorities, people leaving, and yes, some layoffs. I won’t pretend it’s been easy. But I will say this, none of it has been a surprise. Leaders gave us fair warning that this phase of growth would be demanding and not the right fit for everyone. They’ve followed through with generous exit packages, respectful internal updates, and compassion for the people impacted. While it’s always tough to see great people go, I’ve consistently seen leadership act with empathy and integrity. Many of us have kept in touch with former colleagues, some of whom became close friends, and from what I’ve heard, that same respect extended into offboarding, too. Camunda isn’t perfect. But it is human, forward-looking, and full of people trying their best. In tech, that’s rare. I’ve seen friends at other companies burned out, undervalued, or blindsided. Here, even when things are hard, I still want to be part of it. And that says everything.
