Not a Great Place to Work - Software Engineer Tapcheck Employee Review

2.0
Dec 29, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent base salary, but comes with drawbacks.

Cons

Working here has been really stressful. There aren’t clear rules or processes, so things feel very messy especially when someone is on vacation. It’s hard to feel like the leaders care about us, and that’s pretty discouraging. A lot of the 5-star reviews seem to come from managers, which makes it feel like they’re just trying to make the company look better than it is. They did hire a new VP of People, so maybe they’re trying to fix some of the problems, but right now it’s not good. Engineers here have to do way more than just engineering. We’re expected to act like product managers too, writing super detailed project plans without any guidance. On top of that, product managers often ask for impossible timelines, and we’re pressured to reduce it even further. Managers don’t really help clear up confusion. They just pass it down to engineers, who have to figure it out. If you like the entrepreneurial ownership of products, maybe you’d like it here. But honestly, if you want that much responsibility, you could probably just start your own business instead. I really hope things improve.

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5.0
May 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Complete autonomy in my role - Strong support from leadership, including career advancement opportunities - Competitive pay - Fast paced, exciting work environment with co-workers bought in - Mission-first company with a product that helps real people every day - Strong looking future in the EWA space

Cons

- Non-pay benefits are a bit lacking - Fast paced environment leads to disorganization at times - Occasionally missed coordination across executive team members - Ambiguous career pathing at times

2.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

TapCheck provided a balance with its hybrid structure and a well-designed modern office space.

Cons

The management style was a challenge. The constant check in’s when you go to lunch when you get in the morning & when you leave for the day. EVERY single DAY in the teams chat. I shouldn't have to do that if im already clocking in. Expectation for training was quite aggressive, especially with how many systems they use. I felt under pressure when my progress didn’t meet those expectations. Additionally, the training process was still developing, which is understandable given the company is a startup. Furthermore, the orientation was somewhat excessive, camera had to be on at all times during orientation. Also during the training which made it hard to focus. Overstimulating in other words. My manager was nice at first but as days went on her mask started to slip and there were times she was a bit passive aggressive with training.

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