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      Advance Auto Parts

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      Advance Auto Parts reviews

      3.1

      43% would recommend to a friend

      (5,529 total reviews)
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      Shane O’Kelly

      22% approve of CEO

      32% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.9

      Culture & values

      2.9

      Work/Life balance

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      2.8

      Compensation and benefits

      2.6

      Senior management

      Advance Auto Parts has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5,529 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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      6K reviews
      3.0
      Feb 22, 2010

      Good part time gig

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good place to make money. Flexible schedule for employees in college or working elsewhere. Good on the job training. User friendly computers and equipment.

      Cons

      Very little chance of career advancement except for those with no other options in life (no skills, experience or education). Put in your time and you can become a store manager after 10 years maybe making $45k a year.

      5.0
      Mar 14, 2026

      Review

      Data engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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

      Great Place to Build a Career in Data & Technology

      Senior data engineering manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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.

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