Best job I've ever had - Lead Software Developer RewardOps Employee Review

5.0
Jun 12, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Intellectually open culture. Vigorous, respectful debate is the norm. Everyone is encouraged to speak their mind, regardless of seniority or tenure. - The business is growing quickly, but at a manageable pace. Leadership is thoughtful about the impact of growth/hiring on company culture. - There are plenty of interesting challenges to take on. - The company operates with "just-enough" process -- enough to provide a level of structure and predictability, but not so much as to feel stifling. - People actually like working with one another, and have each others' backs. - Flexible work-from-home policy, and a respect for family/personal life.

Cons

Some pretty standard startup growing pains (e.g., meeting rooms are at a bit of a premium; could use some more clarity from management on KPIs). But leadership is mindful of these issues and is making efforts to fix them.

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1.0
Nov 30, 2025
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Pros

1. Decent pay and benefits. 2. Most non-leadership employees genuinely try to support each other because they’re all dealing with the same leadership problems.

Cons

1. The company is essentially run by the COO, and not in a good way. Decisions about hiring, firing anre often feel impulsive, personal, and completely detached from performance or fairness. Many people have been let go suddenly with no clear justification. 2. The CEO and CTO appear unwilling or unable to challenge the COO’s behavior, which leaves employees feeling like there is no real leadership oversight or balance at the top. 3. A close friend of the COO has been repeatedly given more power after returning from multiple maternity leaves, despite widespread concerns about her conduct and treatment of colleagues. Many employees feel she is protected due to her personal relationship with the COO, not because of merit or contribution. 5. Men, in particular, have expressed feeling targeted or treated with unprofessional hostility, under the justification of "supporting women," even though the behavior often comes across as selective and weaponized rather than equitable. 6. Morale is extremely low. People openly discuss planning their exit because they don’t trust leadership to treat them fairly or professionally.

4.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good Initiatives - Exposure - Lots of learning curves - Friendly colleagues

Cons

- Fast track environment - Some process take longer time

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