Horrible, Backwards, WasteOfTime! Run Away. - Software Engineer Billups Employee Review

1.0
Sep 2, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Be aware of the many fake reviews. Having worked at multiple actual software companies, this is an Advertising Agency poorly pretending to be a software company. I will say the 2-3 WFH days were nice.

Cons

The culture is an absolute horror show, which shows from the multiple fake reviews. Do not believe the positive upbeat reviews on here. You can tell they have all the same tone i.e. The same author. If I could create a time machine for one use, I would stop myself from taking this job and that would be a successful use of such a fantastic machine. It might be the correct career move for you, if you like: -Siloed Tech stacks -Nobody understands their role -Engineers MILKING the clueless owner. (It's quite the sight to behold) -Ultra cramped working conditions. (I've never seen anything like it. I think the mind set is "Jam them all together and make code" ) -Zero best practices used. ummm maybe a proper test case or two? -Ultra cliquey from engineering to management. -Incompetence abound -Consider using a whiteboard to map out an idea or for any planning. Essentially it's like this: The owner had success in advertising and now fancies himself something special. He may believe he belongs in Silicon Valley; however, his initial success has not translated over and, on top of all that, the engineering team is using the poor guy. My advice to anyone reading this is to: "Move on to the next one" Don't waste your time. It is just not worth it. If you don't believe me, go for an interview, laugh at the process, view the working conditions, and know my review is accurate.

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Pros

Great people, great accounts, good work / life balance

Cons

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Billups Response
2y
Thank you so much for your positive review! We truly appreciate your kind words. Our success is a result of the incredible talent and dedication of individuals like yourself on our team. We wouldn't be the company we are without you all. We’re so glad you're having such a positive experience working here!
3.0
Mar 11, 2026
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Pros

Keeps you busy but I find the work enjoyable. Completely remote work, the company cares about their people and want to see them grow.

Cons

Sometime you're up late working on a proposal, Reviews all the time

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Billups Response
2mo
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Reaching the 5 year milestone at billups is a fantastic achievement, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued dedication. It’s wonderful to hear that you find the work enjoyable and that you feel supported in your professional growth. We take great pride in our people-first culture and our remote-forward environment. We also appreciate your transparency regarding the late-night proposals and the frequency of reviews. The fast-paced nature of media buying certainly keeps us on our toes, but we want to ensure that "staying busy" doesn't lead to burnout. We take an ongoing, thoughtful approach to streamlining our processes and refining feedback loops so they serve as a support system rather than a hurdle. Thank you for being such an integral part of the billups journey. We look forward to many more successful years together!
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