Identity has been long lost in favor of the stock price - Anonymous employee Q2 Software Employee Review

2.0
Nov 19, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The pros have been rapidly disappearing over the last few years. Compensation is close to market rate and some great people still work there. Work/life balance has been very reasonable in the past, however the workload is increasing by the day as people are laid off yet the expectations remain the same.

Cons

The biggest con is that the identity of Q2 is no longer about serving communities or even the community it belongs to. They have been laying off domestic employees seemingly every quarter - it is no longer an Austin company. Executives consistently tell employees that they are valued and that their job is safe, but actions speak louder than words. As one team spins up in India, another is let go in the US while the executives are granted fortunes in stock. The work is often dictated by the unreasonable requests of the highest bidder resulting in projects that span the course of years and extreme amounts of unplanned, self-inflicted emergencies. Huge amounts of domain expertise has been lost due to the layoffs and attrition. Culture at Q2 is a toxic word and is focused on fear. 'Keep grinding or your name will be next on the list'. The amount of nanny software they put on your machine would put Big Brother to shame. I wouldn't be surprised if they track every mouse click. And lastly, management. Q2 has more middle managers than any company I have worked for. There are managers who do nothing but manage other managers. This results in yearly re-orgs and constant micromanaging to hit nonsensical metrics.

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5.0
Jul 12, 2026
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Pros

The people here are amazing. Q2 has been an incredible place to work. From day one, I felt welcomed by a team that genuinely cares about helping one another succeed. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and centered around doing what’s right for both employees and customers. Leadership communicates a clear vision, and there’s a strong sense of purpose in helping financial institutions better serve their communities. The company also provides excellent opportunities for learning and professional growth. Hard work is recognized, managers are invested in employee development, and there’s an emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The benefits are competitive, and Q2 continues to invest in its people and technology. Overall, it’s a company where you can build a meaningful career while working with genuinely great people.

Cons

None right now to mention.

5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I love working at Q2. My personal experience has been very positive. I've had the privilege of being on multiple teams in various departments during my time here and I have had excellent experiences with my managers, leadership, and coworkers.

Cons

The return to office policy is very rigid. I would like to see them adopt a "commute time" policy rather than miles. 50 miles is not equal drive time in Austin vs somewhere like Nebraska. We've lost many excellent coworkers due to this policy. All that institutional knowledge, right out the door in favor of sticking to company policy.

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