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Amazing place to work

Senior Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at Shopify for 4 years
September 11, 2021
Ottawa, Ontario
5.0
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Pros
  • Work with amazingly talented people.
  • Work on problems with massive scale.
  • Great developer-centric culture around learning and experimentation.
  • Plenty of opportunities to explore other career paths.
  • Being full-time remote allows those who are parents the flexibility to manage life in a far more manageable way.

THE biggest perk is the STRONG emphasis on work/life balance. Those who wish to work longer can, but it's almost discouraged to keep people fresh.

Also, there's an expectation that you're spending some time to learn the how/why of what you're doing, not just cranking out code for the sake of finishing tasks.

Cons
  • No offices due to COVID.
  • Compensation lags a touch behind other big tech companies, though with work-life balance, it might not matter for some.
Advice to Management

Having been in many other big/small tech orgs, this is the best culture I've been a part of.

We run the risk of losing tenured folks when other large tech cos offer big compensation.

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
4.0
Senior Management
5.0

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