Started great but marred by the end - Software Engineer Extend, Inc. Employee Review

2.0
Feb 28, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- great teammates in engineering org - good tech, ability to quickly build and ship things to production and have impact - autonomy for teams to operate - WLB

Cons

- multiple rounds of huge layoffs - culture change with people leaving/laid off - distrust of leadership and direction of company My experience at Extend started out very well. People in the engineering organization were friendly, smart, and great to work with. The business was never really stable organizationally (maybe typical of a startup? Idk). There were constant re-orgs, HR processes changed every year, etc. I don't think we ever had the same performance review process twice, and we were supposed to have those every 6 months. The CEO used to address the company at a weekly all-hands meeting, but these meetings dropped off in the last year. The last year and a half really soured my experience. Multiple rounds of huge layoffs, messages by leadership that we're still on the right path (does this path include more layoffs?). If someone has a choice, I would caution against working here for the job security factor alone.

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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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