Shopify reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(3,746 total reviews)
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Tobias Lütke

51% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Shopify has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,746 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Shopify employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
May 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

fully remote, have 2 hour PD time each week

Cons

more responsibilities/skills required without raise.

3.0
May 29, 2025

so good

Recommend
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Pros

really good nice place to work see peoples and friends and get job and do job good so good.

Cons

i dont have bad thing to say they are nice people to me and helps me to work and be good at job

3.0
May 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Shopify has an amazing culture with smart, kind, and talented people. Work-life balance and flexibility are some of the best I’ve experienced. There’s a lot of trust placed in employees to manage their time and workload, which is refreshing.

Cons

The sales organization lacks structure and consistency. The onboarding process is minimal to nonexistent, and the “get sh*t done” culture can feel chaotic without proper guidance or direction. While there’s plenty of focus on sales strategy and talking to merchants, there is very little emphasis on product knowledge—something that’s essential for success in this role. Sales structure changes frequently (often every 3–4 weeks), which leads to confusion and lack of stability. Compensation is only paid quarterly and tends to be underwhelming compared to industry standards. U.S. employees don’t receive the same benefits as Canadian employees, which can feel inequitable and disappointing. Additionally, this role does not support long-term career development in sales. Based on conversations with hiring managers in the industry, former Shopify salespeople often struggle to transition into more structured sales environments due to the lack of foundational training and support.

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