Promising startup with great culture - Software Engineer Extend, Inc. Employee Review

5.0
Oct 30, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

* Great team culture and people. Everyone has a great attitude. * Very organized with clear product roadmap, requirements, and deliverables. * Many product ownership and career development opportunities. * EM's, Devex, Devops etc. work hard to keep you unblocked and productive. * High degree of professionalism and friendliness. * Fully remote. * Employees are shareholders and you are treated like one. Personable and very engaged CEO. * Company is very engaged and in tune with your needs. Extend takes feedback very seriously.

Cons

* Never have had a week working <= 40 hours. On average I'd say around 45. Product initiatives are action packed and fast moving which is mostly a good thing but it's easy to experience burnout. You will be very busy all of the time during business hours. * Product development, while very gratifying, is a grind. When you finish a ticket, there's immediately the next one. When you complete all of the sprint work, more gets pulled in. Often times, the team is accomplishing a lot and yet it still feels like we are not on pace to meet our product roadmap deadlines which can feel a bit defeating. Specifically, in the product engineering org, it feels like our velocity is the most scrutinized and our work life balance, while not bad, isn't stellar or doesn't seem as good as other engineering divisions. * The "Unlimited PTO" policy, while nice, feels awkward and confusing to use. How much time can I really take? How often? Our sprints are tight packed and we're always very busy that a single engineer on PTO has a large effect on whether or not we meet our sprint goals and every sprint feels like a very important one.

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

* Challenging and interesting work - they give you the tools and structure to enable you to solve problems * Tons of creative and intelligent people to work with - lots of opportunities to work cross teams and learn a lot * Great work life balance * Compensation is good * Volunteer days

Cons

* health insurance is subpar * No 401k match

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I've had an excellent experience working at Extend over the past year. The company fosters a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees are trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact. One of the things I appreciate most is the strong culture of growth and recognition. Hard work and results are noticed, and there are real opportunities for career advancement. I've been fortunate to grow significantly in my role and take on increasing responsibilities, supported by leaders and teammates who genuinely want to see each other succeed. The people at Extend are talented, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to delivering value for our merchants and customers. Leadership is transparent, approachable, and focused on building a company where employees can do their best work. For anyone looking for a place where they can learn, grow, and contribute to an innovative team, I highly recommend Extend.

Cons

It's hard to find one. The biggest challenge is that the bar is set so high by the talented people around you—it pushes you to keep learning and growing every day.

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