Zapier

• Positive work culture.
• Very pro growth.
• Managers are coaches rather than referees.
• Working hard is often rewarded.
• Pay is very competitive and has grown 2x in the last 3 years for me due to promotions and market adjustments.
• Most coworkers are humble even when several levels above. They want your insight and to see you grow.
• Hackweeks are a lot of fun and inspire a lot of good ideas that make it into products.
• PTO is genuinely encouraged. Some coworkers of mine take 8-10 weeks off each year.

As the company grows, there are a lot of cooks in the kitchen. Processes to create order can get in the way of productivity. Some of us work to push back against this.

Bonuses have decreased, though base pay increases have more than made up for it for me.

Restructuring last year hurt morale and trust for many.

Health insurance options are only okay. I wish they covered families 100%.

L4 is kind of a ceiling for engineers. Few move higher. Talk is in on this changing, so we will see.

• Keep asking what process is necessary vs. preventing productivity.
• Keep a startup mindset on innovation and getting things done.
• Keep focusing on listening and taking good care of employees.
• Keep coaching to provide growth and positive/constructive feedback, creating positive feedback loops.