SoundCloud

soundcloud.comMediaGermany201-500 employeesFounded 2007

About

SoundCloud is an open audio platform where artists and listeners connect through music and podcasts.

Reviews (5)

4.0 average

Interview experience

Mostly positive — 100% of interviewees reported a good experience.

Positive (3)Didn't interview (1)

What people like

“good 401k match”
“stock that's actually worth something, interesting problems, good 401k match”
“PTO people actually use, fast decisions”

What to watch for

“slow promotions, roadmap changes weekly”
“burnout is common, high turnover”
“communication gaps across teams, high turnover”

Happy here

Smart people, low ego, and the work actually ships PTO is respected, nobody guilt-trips you for taking it. RTO mandate came out of nowhere and morale tanked overnight.

Pros

good 401k match

Cons

slow promotions, roadmap changes weekly

Interview experience: Didn't interview

Petra Marchetti

10 months ago

Full-time

No real complaints

PTO is respected, nobody guilt-trips you for taking it. Pay sat below market and they wouldn't budge at review time.

Pros

stock that's actually worth something, interesting problems, good 401k match

Cons

burnout is common, high turnover

Interview experience: Positive

Ruby Fischer

12 months ago

Former employee

Solid company, good people

Good problems to work on and the autonomy to solve them your way. PTO is respected, nobody guilt-trips you for taking it. Layoffs every other quarter — you're always watching your back

Pros

PTO people actually use, fast decisions

Cons

communication gaps across teams, high turnover

Lola V.

about 1 year ago

Full-time

No real complaints

look, Leadership is straight with you in the all-hands, no corporate fluff Got promoted within 18 months. They actually invest in their people.

Cons

bureaucratic, on-call is rough

Interview experience: Positive

Daria Cohen

over 1 year ago

Former employee

Mixed bag

Stable and predictable, a little boring if I'm honest. some teams are great, others are a mess — luck of the draw Best onboarding I've had. Had real context by the end of week one

Pros

flexible hours, clear promo path, pay is solid

Cons

unclear expectations, comp doesn't keep up with market

Interview experience: Positive

Lola K.

over 1 year ago

Part-time