Had potential to be something remarkable. - Software Engineer Contra Employee Review

4.0
Apr 26, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Team. For the most part is made up of great people who do amazing work. - Benefits. US based benefits are good. - Tech stack. New and exciting technologies and engineering isn't afraid to try new things. - Remote.

Cons

- HR / C-level management conflict of interest. - C-level management inability to self reflect and take feedback. - Work life balance. - Benefits for non-US based employees are lacking. - Any expression of being "unhappy" is guaranteed to put you one foot out the door. - Must drink the kool-aid.

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5.0
Nov 5, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Clear sense of direction about where the company is headed - Highly skilled and very smart teammates across all functions - Fast moving and demanding but in a way that is sustainable - Very strategic but also user centric approach to product development meaning that you can see the impact of your work in a short amount of time most of the time

Cons

- Being a startup, it's always very fast paced which can be unsettling for some - There's very little room for technical experimentation unless it completely aligns with product priorities

4.0
Mar 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fast-paced startup environment with a talented team and lots of interesting projects. People are collaborative and care about what they’re building.

Cons

Like most startups, priorities can change quickly, so you need to be comfortable figuring things out as you go. Sometimes there are long days, especially around launches or big projects.

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