Fast Paced, Progressive and Enjoyable - Software Engineer HelloFresh Employee Review

5.0
Apr 21, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Learning and growth as an individual are embedded within the culture here in Sydney. -There is a great deal of flexibility in the way you want to work in order for you to be most productive. -There are opportunities for mentorship and you are given increased responsibilities and code ownership quickly. -The work you do feels recognised and immediately impactful. -Generous discount on meal kits (70% off, saves you a lot on food).

Cons

-The compensation when compared to other engineering positions, although this is arguably outweighed by the freedom you are given for personal growth. -Depending on your team/position you may have late meetings with global teams (ie. US or Berlin timezones).

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HelloFresh Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you are having the kind of positive experience we want every employee to have at HelloFresh. If you would like to provide more feedback on the meeting times opportunities you mentioned in your review, please send a note to hf-feedback@hellofresh.com and we can follow up. Thank you & best regards, MBF & the whole HelloFresh HR Team

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 13, 2026
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Pros

Flexible hybrid environment. In-office requirement is 50% of the month, but there is significant autonomy in how those days are scheduled (eg. you can decide to condense your in-office days the first 2 weeks of the month, and work remotely for the next 2 weeks).

Cons

1- Compensation (particularly base salary) is significantly below market. Reliance on RSU as a major component of the compensation package is problematic, given the company’s stock has severely plummeted over the last 5 years (and continues to do so). 2- Professional development is virtually non-existent. Internal promotions are rare (even for top performers) and highly political. 3- Constant reorganizations and frequent layoffs. It is difficult to feel secure in your position when entire teams are being phased out every few months. 4- Toxic and fear-driven culture. There is a prevalent culture of backchannel feedback and a palpable, constant sense of fear regarding job security and retaliation. 5- Unsustainable business model, still. Service is overly reliant on discounting and promotions, which has negatively impacted brand perception and long-term customer value. Path to sustainable growth is unclear. Leadership also doesn't seem to know what to do, as they frequently pivot strategy, with new directions introduced every few months (if not every few weeks). This lack of consistency creates a sense of instability and leaves teams feeling as though the company lacks a cohesive, long-term vision. 6- Leadership tone. Leaders often lack respect for both employees and the customer base (it is common for them to make derogatory and insulting comments in business meetings about customers who cancel their service).

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HelloFresh Response
2w
Hello, thank you for bringing this to light. At HelloFresh, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees. Any behavior involving harassment or discrimination is thoroughly investigated under our zero-tolerance policy. Please consider contacting us directly at hf-feedback@hellofresh.com so we can address your concerns via the appropriate channels and process. Thank you & best regards, DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team
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