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Staff Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Indeed for less than 1 year
October 16, 2020
Austin, Texas
5.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Indeed serves a basic human and economic need for all kinds of people.

It's the best tech employer in Austin, with good opportunities to stay long-term or grow your career.

Engineering has high hiring standards without dogmatic rules or fanatic expectations.

Indeed is a clear leader in job search but still innovating and looking for new opportunities.

They offer transparent and competitive salaries and are finally switching to equity compensation.

The culture puts emphasis on sustainable work-life balance over heroism.

There were no employee layoffs at all when COVID hit, which shows good character.

Nearly all roles have the opportunity to work remotely without the need for manager approval.

Cons
  • Business-driven, pragmatic focus to innovation means few research opportunities for academic backgrounds.
  • Although talent is reliably in the top 5%, talent in the top 1% is much more rare than at big-N tech companies for some reason (location? recruiting?).
  • Amazing office spaces, in-office catering, amenities, and events now mean nothing.
  • It is still unclear what the new normal will be like after COVID.

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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