Decent WLB for a Startup, but It Varies
As a Software Engineer at Aidey, my work-life balance was generally okay, but there were definitely crunch times. It's a fast-paced startup in the AI industry, so you expect some intensity.
I found the hybrid work model really helped manage my schedule. For software engineer roles, there's good flexibility to set your own hours if tasks are getting done. Most weeks stuck to a decent 45-hour work week, which isn't bad for a San Francisco tech company.
Project deadlines could be brutal, making work-life balance tough. I've had to put in 60+ hours during release cycles, which can burn you out fast. The AI development team often faced these intense periods.
Try to better estimate project timelines to reduce unexpected crunch times for the AI development teams.