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Different along every axis, for better and for worse, but mostly better

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Canva for 1 year
July 25, 2021
Sydney, Australia
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Great food at the office
  • Flexible WFH policy
  • Above market TC
  • High equity growth potential
  • Ethics & sustainability as core values
  • Friendly, open & kind culture
  • Lots of smart folks to learn from
Cons
  • Relatively young company, expect some inexperienced management and half-baked institutional knowledge.
  • Still dealing with tech debt from early startup phase crunch periods.
  • Untested culture and processes; is it sustainable?
  • Saturation of smart workers makes it harder to stand out for promotion or increased responsibility.
  • Expect the usual fast pace and pivoting that all startups go through.
Advice to Management
  • Pursue the right talent aggressively to take the business to the next level.
  • Don't be afraid to shed the people who haven't been able to grow at the pace the company has.

Additional Ratings

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

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