Pros
Shopify is awesome. I'm happier than I have ever been at work.
- You see the mission and values of Shopify played out in your everyday work. Management really is trying to democratize commerce. Our work has real impact on thousands of people around the world.
- Real opportunity to make an impact. High value put into personal growth and development (conferences, books, training, courses) all covered by Shopify. You *aren't* encouraged to stay in your lane. If there's something new you want to try, you do it. There is never a cap of people at the level above you. You're paid for impact so if you're successful, you'll be rewarded.
- The autonomy to get your work done in the way that works best for you (hours, location, really anything) is amazing. Allows for incredible work/life balance.
- Perks are very generous and up to you to tailor to what you need and want, super flexible.
- The office (especially in Ottawa) is beautiful. A bright, beautifully designed space with a ton of different areas (your desk, small bookable rooms, nooks, common areas) to get your work done wherever is best for you.
- The culinary team is INSANE. Don't worry about feeding yourself breakfast AND lunch because there is ample, varied, incredibly tasty healthy & unhealthy food to keep you going. They go above and beyond to make Shopify awesome.
- You are encouraged to take care of yourself both mentally and physically.
Cons
Anywhere you work there is going to something to complain about, and obviously that's the same here. It's not the environment for everyone.
There's a lot of autonomy. There's not a playbook for how you do your job. You need to be a self-started and self-motivated. There's also not a lot of coasting. It's hard, we're solving meaty problems, and there's a lot of change.
