Advance Auto Parts reviews

3.1

42% would recommend to a friend

(5,524 total reviews)
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Shane O’Kelly

18% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Advance Auto Parts has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,524 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Advance Auto Parts employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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5.0
Mar 14, 2026

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Pros

Work Culture The company has a positive and supportive work culture. Team members and managers are approachable, helpful, and encourage collaboration. There is a healthy work–life balance. Learning & Growth I am getting good exposure to Data Engineering work and hands‑on experience with real projects. There are strong learning opportunities, and I am continuously learning new tools, technologies, and best practices. Quality of Work The work assigned is meaningful and helps in building strong technical and problem‑solving skills. The projects provide good understanding of end‑to‑end data engineering processes. Facilities (Food & Cab) Office facilities are well maintained. The food quality is good, and the cab service is reliable and convenient for daily commute. Overall Experience Overall, it is a great place to learn, grow, and start a career in Data Engineering with a positive and professional work environment.

Cons

Work Pace The work can be fast‑paced at times, which is actually helpful for learning and improving time‑management skills. Learning Curve Some projects have a steep learning curve, especially in Data Engineering, but this pushes employees to upskill quickly and gain strong hands‑on experience. Process & Exposure New joiners may take some time to fully understand processes, but with time and guidance, it becomes a good learning experience. Project Dependency Exposure to technologies may depend on the project, but there are opportunities to learn new tools as projects evolve. Overall These challenges help in personal and professional growth and make the work experience more rewarding over time.

5.0
Mar 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is solid competitive with the market, sometimes better. No complaints on that front. Genuine growth here. Promotions happen if you deliver, not just during annual cycles. Modern tech stack—Spark, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Palantir. You stay relevant. You will deal with real world problem on retail . Direct exposure to US teams. Your work gets visibility, not buried in some offshore silo. Leadership is approachable. I can walk up to my skip-level and have a real conversation. They're investing in the India center. It's not a cost-cutting setup, it's a real tech hub.

Cons

Training and certifications exist, but approvals can be slow. Would love to see more investment here.

2.0
Mar 12, 2026

GM II Experience

Recommend
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Pros

Networking opportunities Good Bonus pay if you have a good location, solid crew, and can outperform your competitors Great place to start your career if you have a solid DM and regional support staff If you ever need employment these people are always hiring

Cons

Corporate puts profits over employees Long hours due to high turnover (50 Hrs salary but expected to work 60-80 hrs when the company decides to cut hours for shareholders' interests) ABSOLUTELY NO WORK LIFE BALANCE IF YOU ARE NOT STRICT ABOUT THE COMPANY RESPECTING YOUR TIME OR IF YOU HAVE A BAD CREW (crews change often due to low wages but when you get good employees that stick around this gets easier)

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