WP Engine reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(91 total reviews)
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Heather Brunner

81% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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2.0
Aug 30, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and compensation.

Cons

The majority female executives have taken over the company and created a culture steeped feminism. This takeover occurred not by equal opportunity hiring processes, but by Heather Brunner networking with other women outside of work for the purpose of seeding more women into WPE's leadership roles. WPE's leadership justifies this by fancying themselves as contributing towards a greater social good by righting the wrongs they perceive to be perpetrated by men. But this is flagrant discrimination. As a consequence of feminist company culture, men are seen as accomplices to the oppressive patriarchy responsible for holding women down, and the low number of women in the tech field. To keep out people who are not onboard with this program, WPE has put together a majority female talent recruiting team. When WPE recruiters speak about who they look for in a candidate, they have clearly stated that no matter how qualified a person may be, if they are not considered a cultural fit then they will not be hired. What does it mean to be a culture fit? Subscribe to feminism. If you're not onboard with feminism, then you will have a hard time being hired and keeping your employment.

4.0
Mar 8, 2018

Sales Development Rep

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Lots of 'perks', unlimited PTO at the time of this review. Bi-monthly pay, great health insurance options available.

Cons

At least in Sales, they don't really allow you to work remotely unless you're sick. Very toxic sales environment, as they are trying to go IPO, you are just another cog in the machine. A lot of cherry picking and favoritism.

3.0
Sep 29, 2017

Good but could be better

Anonymous employee
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Pros

WP Engine hires a lot of great people They are very understanding with flexible work times for engineers They try to set high standards for projects They are accomodating The work is challenging and is fun with the right team The office is in a great location downtown Remote work is possible when required Company provides equipment while you work there Benefits are getting better

Cons

There is a lot of lip service here that falls flat Its disheartening to lose great team members due to higher than average turnover It aims to become a top heavy organization Has a high school atmosphere, people are very cliquey and most decisions happen behind the scenes Many deserving people seem to not get promotions and end up leaving

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