Great teammates and benefits, but beware layoffs and lots of tech debt - Software Engineer Block Employee Review

3.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Teammates are amazing. I've met some of the most kindest and brillient engineers, designers and PM ever. - Benefits are good. - Supported WFH model.

Cons

- So many migrations to do causes a lot of tech debt. - Feature work and eng excellence is always at odds when it comes to determining priority. - Multiple layoffs caused lots of anxiety and uncertainty.

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5.0
22 May 2026
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Pros

Great work environment. Lovely company. Doesn't feel evil

Cons

A lot of older technology and obsolete frameworks. Having to develop with ember made me feel like my relevant skills were atrophying.

5.0
26 Sept 2015
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Pros

Lots of benefits. Gym, free food, showers, Close to transit Good food Good software practices Is this twenty words yet

Cons

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