Great place to work and grow - Software Engineer Phil Employee Review

5.0
Nov 16, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- Engineering culture is very good, it's fun to be a part of the team. Everyone is open and helpful. Teammates are talented and always willing to help you learn. There are lots of opportunities to explore new technologies and things that interest you. - Work life balance is great. Management really cares about your well-being and makes sure to avoid burnout. - Remote friendly

Cons

Things are fast-paced, but nothing out of the ordinary for a quickly growing startup

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5.0
Feb 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Collaborative, focused, "get-it-done" culture. Day-to-day feels directly connected with the company mission. Everyone is working toward common goals, and teams are always willing to help each other out to make things happen.

Cons

Too many layers and approval processes for the size of the company, creating unnecessary overhead for planning, prioritization, and execution. Lack of transparency into roles and responsibilities for execs / teams makes it difficult to navigate the organization at times.

1.0
Apr 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Talented Peers: The individual contributors here are some of the brightest in the industry. You will work with people who genuinely care about the product and each other.

Cons

Lack of Timezone Boundaries: While the company hires across the US, there is zero respect for local working hours. Meetings at unusual hours are a frequent occurrence. Asynchronous communication is non-existent or vague. Cycle of Perpetual Layoffs: The organization seems to be in a constant state of restructuring. Layoffs occur with such regularity that it has destroyed institutional knowledge and decimated morale. It’s hard to focus on long-term roadmaps when you’re wondering if your team will exist next quarter. "Always-On" Expectation: Due to the timezone issues and lean staffing, there is a heavy pressure to be available 24/7. Burnout isn't a possibility here,it’s an eventuality.

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