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High-impact projects, supportive peers, but room for clarity

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Chewy for 4 years
September 3, 2025
Seattle, Washington
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

• Exposure to large-scale re-platforming and system design challenges. • Opportunities to own end-to-end initiatives across backend, frontend, and data pipelines. • Collaborative peers and cross-functional learning (engineering, product, finance, supply chain). • Strong culture of accountability and measurable impact on business outcomes. • Leadership encourages innovation and welcomes new ideas.

Cons

• Prioritization can shift quickly, leading to rework and context switching. • Some legacy systems still create inefficiencies despite modernization efforts. • Cross-team communication occasionally slows down decision-making. • Career progression paths could be more transparent. • Workload can be uneven during major launches.

Advice to Management

Invest more in reducing technical debt and stabilizing core platforms before adding new features.

Provide clearer growth paths and mentoring opportunities to retain top engineering talent.

Streamline cross-functional alignment to minimize rework and improve delivery speed.

Additional Ratings

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

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