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Ok coworkers but awful leadership and constant layoffs

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Shopify for 4 years
October 2, 2026
Austin, TX
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Working with really great people at times was fun.

Cons

Leadership was really awful. Layoffs happened a lot, and there was always a struggle of communicating with higher-ups. Things became extremely nitpicky, and the collaboration was practically non-existent. They want robots.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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