Intentional Toxic Work Culture - Principal Data Scientist Shopify Employee Review

1.0
Sep 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary & Compensation flexibility

Cons

The culture (or lack thereof) is toxic and management lacks any sense of empathy. The company has an adversarial view of its employees. It’s clear that Shopify has over hired/compensated post-pandemic and have also taken a strong POV towards AI replacing its workforce. The company is intentionally making work miserable/upping the pressure & demands so that they do not need to do public layoffs and instead would rather employees burnout, have mental breakdowns, and leave on their own accord.

Explore other reviews about Shopify

5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote first culture. If you want freedom of location and a company to truly mean and support it - this is the place.

Cons

Constant change. Nothing to hold on to in this role, compensation, KPI's, tools all change every quarter.

3.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great folks to work alongside. Work-life balance can be good, but depends upon the team/organization you are on.

Cons

Continuous layoffs have led to a poor work culture.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All