Not the Shopify it used to be - Senior Software Developer Shopify Employee Review

2.0
Sep 14, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy place to coast, good work life balance, good opportunities for career growth.

Cons

Compensation is below industry average, especially for those who have been at Shopify for a long period of time. They would rather let long-term employees leave, and turn around and hire people with less experience and context for more money than keeping their tenured employees would cost. Lots of gas lighting from senior leadership in regards to our benefits/compensation. They state "culture" as being a main factor making up for our below average pay with one VP even citing not being called during the delivery of his child as a reason why our culture is so good. If you want to work hard, go to another company that will pay you accordingly. Shopify is a great place to coast with friendly people, but they will not pay you what you are worth ESPECIALLY once you are here.

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Pros

Base pay is on the higher end for the role

Cons

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