I have turned down some very lucrative offers in order to keep working here - Senior Software Engineer Health Catalyst Employee Review

5.0
Apr 24, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Health Catalyst functions at a high level of integrity and puts the best interest of employees at the center of every business decision. Companies like that are hard to find. In the wake of COVID-19, we've all been encouraged, clearly and repeatedly, to put ourselves and our families first. I can't speak for every team, but my manager for one has stood behind that policy 100%. And that's how HC has consistently operated during my term of employment: putting people first, doing the right thing, playing the long game, acting on trust. The benefits package is amazing; I took full advantage of the parental leave after my child was born and did so with the full support of my manager and team. Salary ranges are transparent and above average. And since the company was already built on a remote-first policy, COVID hasn't affected my day-to-day work at all. Not to skim over the best part - remote work is a big deal to me as an introvert. I work when I want and how I want, I'm never distracted by office noise, and I'm able to get things done in the way that's best for me. I truly enjoy working at Health Catalyst, and I feel very safe there.

Cons

I've groused about a number of things in my time here. Every complaint has been taken seriously, discussed by leadership, and responded to.

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Health Catalyst Response
6y
Thank you for this thoughtful review, and for your kind words as well. I'm encouraged to hear of the positives you mention around a team-member-first approach, and a goal to listen carefully to comments and feedback, and then to be responsive in pursuing improvements. This is certainly the goal. I can also relate with your comments about the benefits of remote work and flexibility -- as a fellow introvert! I also look forward to getting to the other side of this specific set of challenges related to COVID-19, including helping our health system clients effectively respond both clinically, as well as helping them get back on their feet from a financial perspective post-COVID-19. I appreciate your contributions these past 3+ years to world-class software engineering in support of the company's mission. Best, Dan

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Pros

Supportive team environment with opportunities to work cross-functionally on meaningful healthcare initiatives. Strong focus on client impact, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Cons

Processes and roles can feel ambiguous at times, requiring employees to be comfortable navigating change and figuring things out as they go.

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Health Catalyst Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I appreciate the thoughtful recognition of our collaborative culture and the meaningful work the team does together. How we work together matters just as much as what we do. Our operating principles and cultural attributes remain foundational. To address your concerns about processes and roles, as the organization evolves, we’re prioritizing clarity in these areas to better support teams. There’s real momentum building right now, and the work ahead is meaningful. I’m grateful for you and the role you play here, and I’m excited about what we’re building together.
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Pros

Great Talent & Culture: The people here are highly capable, collaborative, and committed to helping each other succeed. The partnership between onshore and offshore teams works well and is a real strength. There’s a culture of grit and stability that has helped the company navigate multiple major transitions over the years. Mission-Critical Engineering: The work involves complex data infrastructure that requires deep technical expertise. It can be demanding, but seeing these systems run successfully and support real-world operations is consistently rewarding.

Cons

Wage Compression and Retention Risk: Compensation for tenured and high-performing staff has not kept pace with the market for specialized data engineering and support leadership. In practice, tenure can feel undervalued or even penalized. This creates risk around losing institutional knowledge and operational continuity. Stagnant Career Progression: Contrary to stated expectations, strong performance ratings do not consistently translate into meaningful, market-aligned compensation growth. The process of how compensation is benchmarked lacks clarity in practice, obscuring how compensation decisions are made and what is required to advance.

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