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Great teammates and benefits, but beware layoffs and lots of tech debt

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Block for 6 years
May 29, 2026
New York, NY
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Teammates are amazing. I've met some of the kindest and brilliant engineers, designers, and PMs ever.
  • Benefits are good.
  • Supported WFH model.
Cons
  • So many migrations to do causes a lot of tech debt.
  • Feature work and engineering excellence are always at odds when it comes to determining priority.
  • Multiple layoffs caused a lot of anxiety and uncertainty.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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