Wish

Overall, Wish is a great startup with impressive growth and lots of common startup issues at the same time.

• The compensation package for new hires is $$$ in the Bay Area, on par with FAANG.
• The company and teams are growing, with tons of promotion opportunities.
• There's lots of impactful work for engineers. It's easy to find a new project. There's a strong engineering culture.
• It's a startup environment, not too political compared with large companies.
• Everyone is energetic.
• Catered food and happy hour are provided.
• The view at the 41st floor is superb.

Many spoiled junior engineers who are too idealistic, unprofessional, and know nothing about industry. They need to be trained and guided.

Not diverse. Many hired from certain schools.

Managers need more management training.

Senior management is too engineering-focused with little product sense.

Project management, WLB, and communication are getting better but still need improvement.

Culture is very team-dependent. It is great for the Product team.

1. Hire more senior engineers and managers with more industry experience.
2. Do more company branding in the Bay Area.
3. Probably need a COO to improve company management.
4. Have more training for junior engineers and interns.