When culture, leadership, and mission actually align - Sr. Software Engineer Applause (UT) Employee Review

Applause is an incredible company. It's growing quickly and I've loved working here. The founders and executive team are very experienced. It's clear by how the company is run that several of the founders have done this before and they know what is really important. They are very transparent, open and approachable. The leaders care about their employees and their success. As an engineer I love the strong technical direction here. The engineering culture focuses on a high code quality and product quality standard, and high levels of ownership and accountability. There is a very high bar for talent across the company. Everyone pulls their weight. This team is the strongest and fastest moving team I've been a part of. The work is enjoyable and meaningful. Applause has really good benefits for a small company.

I really have a hard time coming up with cons for working here. Two small things I'd change if I could: - No 401k match - Unlimited PTO, I'd rather have an allotted amount of PTO

I really like working at Applause. I feel like I get to see an impact of the product on our customers - and it's refreshing to work somewhere where that is the case. It's also exciting to work in a place where your work is seen and valued. Applause doesn't just talk the talk, they really try to embody employee recognition. We use our software internally to help recognize people that do good work. The company is also very transparent - everyone feels like they can ask questions and get a very real answer. The executive team is approachable and the team at large is very collaborative, encouraging, and easy to work with. The hiring process is throrough - allowing us to hire the right people for the job function. Our recruiting team does a great job and the recruiter I met with was one of the best I've ever encountered. It's a remote-first company, so you get to work with a lot of talent across the globe. The company does a great job of making people feel like they are included/involved even when we are spread out. Overall, I love working here and I'd recommend it. You'll learn new things, your growth will be fostered, and you can feel like you make a direct impact.

The only con is that I'd love to have 2 off-sites a year. Currently, the company does 1 per year. I think it's great when you can meet people face-to-face. It helps energize the team.