Block Software Developer reviews

3.4

45% would recommend to a friend

(251 total reviews)
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Jack Dorsey

22% approve of CEO

18% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Block with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 251 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Block is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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251 reviews
5.0
Aug 28, 2024

Good place to be

Recommend
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Pros

Recent push for reliability means there is less product/innovation, but also the systems are becoming more robust/easier to maintain.

Cons

Management is shifting a bit with Jack back at the helm, but not a lot of day-to-day impact.

1.0
Aug 14, 2024

Toxic place

Recommend
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Pros

remote work, decent pay. Some of the team members are genuinely nice, but unfortunately, they are overshadowed by the negative atmosphere.

Cons

Toxic Culture: The work environment is highly toxic, with constant backstabbing and gossip. Management does nothing to address this, and in some cases, they even encourage it. Poor Leadership: Leadership lacks vision, communication, and empathy. They are more interested in playing office politics than in leading the team effectively. Feedback is often ignored or met with hostility. High Turnover: The company has an extremely high turnover rate, which speaks volumes about the underlying issues. Employees often leave within a year, leading to a lack of continuity and constant training of new hires. Work-Life Imbalance: Despite claims of supporting work-life balance, the reality is that you're expected to be available 24/7. Burnout is common, and there's little regard for personal time. Lack of Growth Opportunities: There is little to no room for growth or career development. Promotions are rare and seem to be based on favoritism rather than merit.

5.0
Aug 1, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good place to work in Canada

Cons

Team dependant and business unit dependamt

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