Interesting work, unique challenges, stagnant management - Lead Software Engineer DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

4.0
Aug 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You will have every opportunity to create your own path, take ownership of valuable work, and advocate for promotions and raises for yourself. Great place to start a career

Cons

Hard cap on individual contributor stack, very narrow bottleneck after lead software engineer and hard cap on salary. Management is very split on pretty much everything and direction from the top changes like the breeze itself

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Easy, flexible schedule with nice co-workers

Cons

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2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Unlimited PTO with 401k match is awesome

Cons

- Performance expectations were often unclear or inconsistently communicated, Feedback was reactive instead of timely and actionable. - Leadership quality varied dramatically by manager, with limited coaching or mentorship. - Constant shifting priorities without adjusting expectations or workload. - Psychological safety was lacking, Honest communication feel risky. - Leadership messaging around culture didn't match day-to-day reality. - Process was often valued more than impact or results. - Compensation well below market, w/little flexibility during negotiations. - I felt excluded from key conversations and opportunities that were important to my success.

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