Great equity program, but predictable corporate blind spots - Software Engineer II Chewy Employee Review

4.0
Oct 7, 2025
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Pros

- Dog-friendly workplace - No "firing right before vest" for employees receiving equity - Deadlines are reasonable

Cons

- Too many engineers on "the next big thing" getting all of the praise - Value = supply / demand ratio: someone on a one-person project is more valuable than someone on a 5-person team project! - Lot of emphasis on capitalizable hours, questionable benefit to doing this. But not too bad. - Promotions based on review boards exacerbate the above, emphasizing high-visibility projects.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

raises everyone cares management is amazing

Cons

wish there was an easier process for submitting medical work notes.

3.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

I am an artist and I get to do an art-related job. The schedule is flexible when things pop up. I get health insurance and 401k and a lot of free food, and there is free gym access in the office building. The people I work with are all generally very cool, friendly, and/or fun to work with.

Cons

The pay rate is below the industry standard for production artists. I am not able to afford a place of my own. I live with my parents and I work another job to supplement my income. I am basically surviving and able to pay all my bills, but I would not be able to live a full life on my own with the pay rate as it is now. The work culture portrays itself as progressive and inclusive place but it is the typical corporate toxic environment.

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