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4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

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Michael Carvin

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85% positive business outlook

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5.0
Oct 13, 2025

A real unicorn

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Pros

TL;DR: - Fully remote, never returning to office - Ownership opportunities - A diverse and knowledgable cohort of associates - Dedication to quality over quantity I joined SmartAsset 3 years ago, moving as a supervisor of Software Developers from a large corporate in-person job. I was drawn to SmartAsset by its full remote culture and its situation in the marketplace. Before the interview process, I had no idea the high bar that they set within their technology department. Meeting with the engineers, the director, and the VP showed me how much I'd be able to learn by joining SmartAsset. Over the past 3 years, that has continued to be the case. Add in the ownership possibilities via options and RSUs and you get a rare place to work and grow.

Cons

TL;DR: - Lean and therefore requires wearing multiple hats - Growing always comes with growth pain - Limited "standard" benefits SmartAsset is still very much a start-up that is growing to its fullest. That means the team sizes can be limited. Everyone sometimes find themselves filling the responsibilities of co-workers when the need arises. This is two of the values of SmartAsset, to "We Trust Each Other: We have trust in what we do and in one another" and "We Collaborate: We value people's talent, ideas, and voices." With that start-up in mind, some of the standard benefits like 401k match might not be as strong as larger companies. Compensation might also be weaker compared to companies in your area, but those companies probably don't operate out of your living room / office so I'd consider it a wash.

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SmartAsset Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review — and for the past three years you’ve invested in SmartAsset. We’re so glad to hear your experience reflects the collaboration, learning, and ownership we strive to build across every team. You captured it perfectly — our fully remote culture, high technical bar, and commitment to quality are what make SmartAsset special, but they also come with the realities of being a lean, growing company. We appreciate your perspective on where we can continue to evolve as we scale, particularly around benefits and resources, and that feedback is something we actively review each year. We’re grateful to have team members like you who help shape what SmartAsset is today and what it will become next.
5.0
Oct 10, 2025
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Pros

- A leadership team that is best in class when it comes to support / culture / transparency - Fully remote but still a tight knit group that is always connected - Ability to work with multiple parts of the business - from data to marketing to product. - Clear pathing to promotions, understandable and achievable goals - RSO plan for employees - Terrific culture, everyone truly helps and cares for everyone

Cons

- Elements of the role that are outside your control which can affect your day to day - This company still has a start up vibe when it comes to tech, meaning things can take longer compared to a large scale company that has huge infrastructure built out - missing some benefits compared to other companies. some thing we used to have were gotten rid of (annual tech stipend / per diem per month for meals)

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SmartAsset Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review — and for growing with SmartAsset over the past several years! We’re thrilled to hear your experience reflects the supportive, collaborative, and transparent culture we work hard to maintain. We also appreciate your perspective on areas for continued improvement, from technology enhancements to benefits offerings. Feedback like this helps guide our ongoing efforts to make SmartAsset an even better place to work. Thank you again for your continued contributions and for helping shape the culture that makes SmartAsset what it is today.
5.0
Aug 15, 2025
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Pros

- Tons of autonomy and flexibility to test new ideas without micromanagement or red tape - Many opportunities for growth and to get involved with cross functional projects based on your interests - Highly collaborative environment with great exposure to different teams and functions - Very talented and friendly team that makes work enjoyable - Fully remote

Cons

- Limited in-person gatherings - Building company culture can be challenging in a fully remote environment - Lots of tech debt

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SmartAsset Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you value our remote-first culture, work-life balance, and collaborative team environment. We also appreciate your feedback around tools and long-term investments — it’s helpful as we continue to identify areas where we can improve. If you’d ever like to share more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our People Team at any time.
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