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Nepotism at its finest

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Toast for 4 years
August 26, 2025
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Decent compensation
  • Decent benefits
  • Nice work pace
  • Large engineering presence
Cons

Don't expect growth unless you're coming from Square or somewhere that the engineering managers worked before. Nepotism is extremely prevalent here.

You need broad shoulders to carry the blame you'll get when issues arise.

Toast will hire less-experienced engineers to elevated positions, and then require the tenured employees to pick up the slack, all while never promoting from within.

Advice to Management

Lose the nepotism. You're ruining great engineers and losing great engineers all for the sake of hiring your "friends".

Additional Ratings

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

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