Bad Software and Phony Culture - Software Engineer Stord Employee Review

2.0
Feb 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Getting paid is nice. The backend codebase is in Elixir. There are a few good engineering managers on the OMS team. Most people are good humans.

Cons

The software is brittle. Their customers needed a few simple CRUD application, which could be maintained by a handful of good engineers. Unfortunately, they raised a lot of money during the pandemic when VCs were sweet on supply chain startups. They used the money to hire a lot engineers and built a faulty and Byzantine micro services system. Several of the engineers they hired were very good and/or well-respected in the Elixir community. Almost all of those people left the company because upper management didn't heed their warnings that recklessly adding questionable features on top of a bad foundation was a recipe for disaster. Most of the remaining engineers will implement whatever new features the leaders dream up to land a customer, but in doing so they often break existing behavior and make the system harder to maintain. Management has begun firing anyone who raises concerns about architectural decisions or expresses doubt about the long-term viability of the software. Working the support engineering shift here will make you feel terrible. One of the high ranking engineers has a toxic reputation in the Elixir community. You may have to work closely with this person.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Stord offers competitive pay and meaningful equity to all full time employees, giving every employee the opportunity to share in the company's success. We continue to grow through both organic expansion and acquisitions, creating exciting opportunities and increasing the value of that equity. The work is demanding, but it is rewarding. Employees are trusted with a level of ownership and responsibility that would be difficult to find elsewhere, especially early in their careers. If you are looking to learn quickly, solve complex problems, and make a real impact, there are few places that provide this kind of experience. It is exciting to be part of a company that is genuinely growing and succeeding in an industry where that is not always the case.

Cons

Stord is not the right fit for everyone. It is a fast-paced, high-expectation environment where priorities can change quickly, and there is often ambiguity. Success requires being self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable taking ownership without having every answer or process laid out for you. The pressure can be intense at times, but if you are ambitious, willing to work hard, and eager to grow, you will be given opportunities to take on responsibilities well beyond your title. Those who embrace that environment tend to advance quickly and develop skills that are difficult to gain elsewhere.

2.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

* Friendly coworkers and a welcoming training environment. * Fast-paced operation with opportunities to learn warehouse and logistics processes. * Leadership is expected to take ownership and support the team when needed. * Good experience for those looking to build operations or supply chain management skills.

Cons

* The schedule and time expectations for salaried leaders did not match what was communicated during the hiring process. * Managers are expected to remain until all available work has been completed, which can result in workdays extending several hours beyond the scheduled shift. * The lack of clarity around long-term scheduling made it difficult to maintain outside commitments. * I believe candidates would benefit from receiving a more transparent explanation of the expected hours and day-to-day responsibilities before accepting the role.

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