Amazing team + great product = successful company - Senior Software Engineer Houzz Employee Review

5.0
Mar 28, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Terrific team of engineers - very professional, highly experienced, I get to work with some of my favorite people ever. Great product - the Houzz website and apps are always moving forwards, new features clearly defined through the high user demand. Mobile apps are super popular. Limited management overhead - the organization has thin management layer and focus on individual contributors, working closely with other relevant members to achieve team and company goals. Quick development cycle - site release every week, quickly going from feature requirements to launch, usually within 2-3 weeks. Inspiring company ethos - taking part in reinventing the home remodeling industry.

Cons

Not for everyone - requires ego-less, easy going, self-managing people. The release cycle may be a bit hectic or sometime chaotic, so it takes people who thrive in this situation.

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Houzz Response
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Thanks for taking the time to post a review! It sounds like you and I have been here about the same amount of time. While we’ve been through tremendous growth from small startup to global company, the focus on building an amazing team and great product hasn’t changed. Thank you so much for being part of this journey and sharing your experience. Emily Hurley, Community Manager, Houzz

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