Not the worst place to be at - Software Engineer Relativity Employee Review

3.0
Apr 5, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Smart and helpful coworkers. This is especially a plus for when you're first starting out, as generally everyone you reach out to is willing to lend a hand. - Above average equipment. High quality adjustable desks and really good monitors. - Laid back office environment with somewhat flexible hours. - They continue to hire aggressively which is a positive sign. - Great location.

Cons

- Things are unpredictable. You might start on a project and be told a month later that upper management wants something else to be prioritized instead. - While it is great that they have a well structured on-boarding program for new hires, which they clearly put a lot of money and resources into, it feels like a waste of time for engineers. - The development environment can be a nightmare to work with. I must have spent a tenth of my total time here trying to get my local setup in a working state to start doing actual work.

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Free Lunch on Wednesdays Solid Benefits Good pay for new hires

Cons

The flexible work week doesn't actually exist. It's an excuse to require some employees to work more than the 40 hour work week. Chicago employees are required to go into the office at least 2 days a week, even if rest of the team is remote. My specific team is without clear direction or leadership. Performative corporate jargon is rewarded over meaningful contributions. Existing employees are paid significantly less than new hires. At least on my team, there have been differences of $20 to $30K in annual salary for the same level.

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