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Good place, actually remote. A bit of Kool-Aid

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Block for 4 years
March 26, 2025
New York, New York
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Positive value to the world Smart people to work with Hard problems Actually remote work possible Strong ladder from junior to senior engineer

Cons

A bit of Kool-Aid drinking culture.

Constant changes in direction.

Defensiveness can happen around SREs.

Platform teams and product teams are disconnected.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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