Supportive team and good balance, but facing challenges - Software Engineer II Staples Employee Review

4.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pretty good work-life balance, good cafeteria options, free drinks and snacks, supportive teammates across all levels

Cons

Still has legacy code that is not maintained, lots of half-baked solutions that are now coming back to bite, and recent layoffs (multiple rounds).

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5.0
Apr 21, 2026
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Pros

Nice work environment, got along well with the people I worked with and management was nice.

Cons

Pay was pretty low but above minimum wage still.

2.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

* Great coworkers * Fairly competitive pay and benefits * Hybrid flexibility (except changed to 4 days in office after I left) * Strong learning opportunities * Good resume builder

Cons

* Poor leadership * Constant reorganizations * Frequent priority changes * Poor communication * Low morale * Lack of accountability * High turnover * Limited career growth (in SBG)

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