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Great equity program, but predictable corporate blind spots

Software Engineer II
Former Employee
Worked at Chewy for 2 years
October 7, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Dog-friendly workplace
  • No "firing right before vest" for employees receiving equity
  • Deadlines are reasonable
Cons
  • Too many engineers on "the next big thing" getting all of the praise.
  • Value = supply / demand ratio: someone on a one-person project is more valuable than someone on a 5-person team project.
  • Lot of emphasis on capitalizable hours, questionable benefit to doing this, but not too bad.
  • Promotions based on review boards exacerbate the above, emphasizing high-visibility projects.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
4.0

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