Thoughtful and mindful - Software Engineer Affirm Employee Review

5.0
Sep 27, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Affirm was founded and is led by a bunch of technology industry veterans, and it shows in the way that the company carries itself. The usual signs of a rocketship are here—rapid team growth, expanding business, new processes and programs—but the company is especially mindful of its people and their well-being in the midst of the crazy growth. There is a mature support structure across the company, which you wouldn't necessarily expect given the size or the number of years of existence.

Cons

Affirm's nurturing culture isn't for everybody; some prefer the overwhelming chaos that comes from smaller startups or having to make it up as they go along. Some of the engineering systems could use architectural improvements.

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Affirm Response
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Thank you for your feedback and sound advice for those looking to join Affirm! Indeed, we strive for a more mature support structure as we continue to scale.

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Cons

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