Great place to work -- lots of responsibility and unique challenges - Software Engineer Flipboard Employee Review

5.0
Sep 24, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The engineering and product challenges are unique because of the problem space, and the team is very talented with a diverse set of skills. The team works on a really good product that adheres to sound principles and everyone is genuinely encouraged to do the "right" thing. Most people have a lot of autonomy and responsibility yet have flexibility with their work schedule. Lots of learning opportunities! There is also a lot of space for the product to grow and for us to contribute everyday. Long term gains are generally considered when deciding on projects. Despite being remote, the Vancouver office is extremely well thought of in the entire organization. There are a lot of interesting projects that we are always involved in. The team here works on the absolute core of the product and open and honest communication and transparency from all sides makes it a really fun place to work. Flipboard manages remote offices extremely well and everyone seems very receptive to feedback. There is an excellent vibe and togetherness among the people in the Vancouver office. Our office is near Gastown, and within a couple of blocks you can get some of the best coffee in Vancouver. We have our weekly team-bonding lunch on Fridays that no one wants to miss. The compensation and benefits are extremely competitive with the local market too. I genuinely enjoy going to work everyday.

Cons

Understaffed -- With a few more people, I feel Flipboard can achieve what most companies in this space haven't been able to.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

The experience helped me learn what I want to avoid in a future workplace.

Cons

I honestly struggled to find many positives about my experience. The owner was unpredictable and could quickly turn a normal day into a stressful one. Employees were expected to deal with the fallout while management carried on as if nothing happened. Pay was disappointing, benefits were limited, and it often seemed like keeping costs low mattered more than taking care of the people doing the work. Advancement rarely went to the most deserving employees. Being connected to the right people seemed to matter far more than performance or effort. The workload was another major issue. Long hours became normal, and personal time was often sacrificed to keep up with demands. There was very little respect for work life balance, especially when client requests piled up. Burnout was common, and employees were simply expected to keep pushing through it. What more frustrating was the gap between what the company said and what it actually did. Leadership loved talking about growth and big ideas, but daily operations told a different story. Teams worked in silos and collaboration was far weaker than advertised. A lot of effort went into appearances while many internal problems were ignored. In the end, employees were treated more like numbers than people. Contributions went unnoticed, morale stayed low, and the culture became increasingly difficult to tolerate. The company spent a lot of time promoting itself as a great place to work, but that image did not match my experience. Looking back, I wish I had paid closer attention to the warning signs before joining.

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