Enjoying My Time at PEAK6 - Software Engineer PEAK6 Employee Review

4.0
Jan 31, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mostly speaking about the tech side There are typically interesting problems and the work is stimulating The firm is willing to invest in growing people The firm adapts and pivots in response to business needs well, making for a very dynamic environment Hard work is recognized People are given ownership and accountability, and trust to find the right solution Always open to ideas and discussions about change They definitely care about getting people that have a strong culture fit, not just someone that has the credentials or resume Tech team has a decent culture, often fun and lively Can-do attitude taken to solving problems and working through rough spots

Cons

Tech could probably benefit from more work that is strategically planned and less that is reactive The lack of structure and lean style can be freeing, but can also backfire and make work difficult Tech and trading could probably be somewhat better aligned, but this appears to be improving

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PEAK6 Response
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I appreciate you sharing your feedback about PEAK6 and the tech culture. It’s especially good to hear that you feel that we value growth and development because it’s something that’s very important to the firm, not just in tech but for everyone at PEAK6. It’s also good to hear that you value our ability to respond to business challenges. That is one of the more difficult things to manage in a fast-paced industry like ours and it’s something that we feel we do well. I’m also interested in your thoughts on how we could be more proactive with technology planning. We are open to ideas. We are definitely trying to provide more transparency on how we’re making decisions and involving as many people as we can in those decisions. We do know that we have room for improvement, so your insights would be invaluable in helping us improve here. Please take a moment to reach out to me, or your manager, to share your feedback and ideas. Thanks for your feedback – I sincerely appreciate it. Ryan Pratt

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