Solid place to kickstart your engineering career - Junior Fullstack Developer Appstem Employee Review

The team here are knowledgeable and always willing to share their expertise. I've learned a lot working with Appstem, and there's a truly collaborative environment that makes problem-solving much easier. One of the biggest benefits is the schedule flexibility. They trust employees to get their work done without micromanaging, which creates a much healthier work environment. You're given freedom to manage your time and priorities, which I really appreciate.

If I had to identify an area for improvement, it would be that the team's passion for their work can sometimes lead to emotionally charged discussions. To be clear - this is never in a toxic, degrading, or unprofessional way. People genuinely care about what they're building, and that intensity occasionally shows in debates or decision-making conversations. For some, this level of engagement might feel like a lot, but personally, I'd rather work with people who care deeply than those who are just going through the motions.

When I joined most of the seniors and lower management were good. But those people have all left.

Appstem is more like a slave ship than a software company. We are given impossible workloads to encourage us to find a new job so they can make room for the next batch of juniors to use and abuse. The culture is cutthroat and everyone will step on you if they think it might even give them a 1% edge on you. I was promised a substantial bonus for completing certain milestones, but Appstem refused to pay it. If you're reading this, please take it to heart and do not interview at or sign an offer from Appstem.