Is Shutterfly a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Shutterfly have rated their employer with 3.3 out of 5 stars in 18 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Shutterfly employees being 3.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at Shutterfly now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at Shutterfly .

Does Shutterfly pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Shutterfly with 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 18 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at Shutterfly.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Shutterfly?

Machine Operator (50) , Customer Service Representative (36) , Software Engineer (32) , Photographer (29) , Manager (23) , Production Designer (19) , Senior Software Engineer (17) , Director (14) , Sales Associate/Photographer (11) , Senior Product Manager (11) , Core Photographer (10) , Senior Marketing Manager (10) , Data Engineer (9) , Product Manager (9) , Production (9)

What are the pros of working at Shutterfly according to real employee reviews?

"Great people with tons of talent and heart who enjoyed each other both professionally and socially." ((in 159 reviews)); "Good work life balance but don't have clear career plan" ((in 72 reviews)); "The job is interesting and has a good pay" ((in 58 reviews)); "good benefits and time off" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great coworkers and everyone works hard." ((in 34 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Shutterfly according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and not enough employee to do the task" ((in 66 reviews)); "There are plenty of BAD managers too." ((in 41 reviews)); "Lots of layoffs and restructuring of the company" ((in 29 reviews)); "Long hours and not enough employees" ((in 29 reviews)); "Leadership is inconsistent and terrible." ((in 28 reviews))

Shutterfly Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.3

12% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

Emily Whittaker

Not enough data to show CEO approval

2% positive business outlook

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Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Shutterfly with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Shutterfly is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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18 reviews

1.0

Jul 1, 2026

Cost savings prioritized over quality and people

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some talented individual contributors who care about quality.

Cons

There is a heavy reliance on offshore contractors who depend on AI tools, resulting in low‑quality output that slows down development rather than accelerating it. Also there is a culture of pressure and unprofessional behavior, including managers raising their voices in meetings when delays occur.

2.0

Jun 25, 2026

Great teammates, but micromanagement affects work-life balance

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Used to be a great place to work — talented, supportive teammates and a genuinely collaborative culture. The people are still the best part of the job.

Cons

Under the current management, micromanagement has become the norm and work-life balance has suffered. Engineers are given little autonomy, and there’s a persistent pressure to stay reachable outside normal hours.

4.0

Jun 6, 2023

Work life balance is good in tech

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team Work life balance is good

Cons

Career growth is limited due to more focus on optimization than growth

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