On average, employees in Washington, DC at Blackboard give their company a 3.3 rating out of 5.0 based on 9, whereas overall Average Rating of Blackboard is 3.6 out of 5.0 based on 25 Blackboard Review Ratings. The happiest Blackboard employees in Washington, DC are Software Engineers submitting an average rating of 3.9 and Anonymous Employees with a rating of 3.8.
"Early in maturation process. Has potential to be a full-service back office operations company in the future."
"The company employs over 180 people. They have locations all over the world."
"I've worked at Blackboard since the beginning of 2008, and in that time I've worn a variety of different hats, and they have provided me with countless opportunities for growth and professional development, which I'll be forever grateful for."
"I have worked with Blackboard for over 3 years now and I do not have anything negative to say. They are very fun to work for and your ability to advance or move up is only limited by your own motivation and willingness to learn. Management is very good and understanding and the company atmosphere is great with occasional office events."
"It has been an exciting growing experience for me."
What do you like about working at Blackboard?
"All people and ideas are valued. The management team is truly open to feedback."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be yourself. Don't try to be a giant killer. Show a special skill that you've developed and focus on how that will make the company better."
What don't you like about working at Blackboard?
"There are a lot of technical barriers caused by a legacy development stack. I really wish they would put more focus on modernizing."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Keep up the good work. You do a great job of recognizing individual and team effort."
What do you like about working at Blackboard?
"I like the challenge of the work and the problem solving skills I have to use on a daily bases."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"If its a contractor position my advice would be don't get too comfortable and learn as much as you can."
What don't you like about working at Blackboard?
"Its very complacent and its no room for growth in a contractor position."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I would increase the communication and training. In a computer software company things change everyday and I would make sure the employees were fully aware of those things as soon as possible."
"Great culture for a fast paced environment"
What do you like about working at Blackboard?
"It was a team environmemt"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be well prepared and be yourself."
What don't you like about working at Blackboard?
"The turnover was too much and you have to constantly train new employees."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"The environment was too stressful and this is why the turnover was high. Mamagement needs to address the work pressure and stress or employ people that can handle the stress."
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