Work hard, play hard, work hard again - Anonymous employee Merge API Employee Review

5.0
Mar 7, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Merge is an absolute rocket ship that is hard to fully appreciate. It is so rare to have two incredibly driven founders that are able to establish a culture of accountability AND kindness. You're able to make a true impact and take ownership of your own work and projects. The team is without a doubt the best part of the company. Everyone here buys into the mission and is always willing to offer a helping hand. More so than that, forming meaningful connections and friendships has been the most rewarding part of the role.

Cons

If you're looking for a cushy tech job to coast, look elsewhere. Being a lean startup, having to wear multiple hats is a necessity. Work-life balance is definitely NOT an emphasis at the company. Weekend work is rare, but the hours can be brutal to those expecting a traditional 9-5. It's common to see people working 50-60 hour work weeks.

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5.0
May 15, 2026
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Pros

Great culture, team, and product!

Cons

Compensation could have been a bit stronger given the focus on hiring top talent.

5.0
Mar 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I came to Merge from a software engineering role at a large tech company. In that role, I worked on internal-facing products with limited impact to customers. Most of my coworkers were fully-remote. I was eager for more opportunity and visibility - and decided that I wanted to join a startup. I joined Merge with hopes of accelerating my career. I wanted real experience working on the most important features of a company’s core product. I wanted to work in person alongside people who matched my energy and enthusiasm, and I wanted to truly understand what it takes to build a successful company. I wanted to work in an environment where good work is recognized and opportunity abounds. Two years later, Merge has been everything I hoped it would be. I have grown immensely both technically and professionally - in areas spanning from systems architecture to recruiting and public-speaking. I am consistently challenged and never bored. I am constantly in awe of my coworkers, many of whom I consider good friends. And I've gotten to witness up close what it takes to build a successful business. Joining Merge has been the best decision of my career.

Cons

Merge is not for everyone - if you are not comfortable working in-person and in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, it's probably not the right fit for you.

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