Senior Frontend Developer - Senior Frontend Developer HelloFresh Employee Review

5.0
10 Dec 2018
Recommend
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Pros

* Very good relocation support; * Big frontend department with existing good practices. In-house meetups, frontend newsletter and active frontend channel in the chat. Code reviews, Unit-tests culture and E2E tests coverage (we have special automation engineers); * Allowed remote/home-office days; * Free Frontendmasters / Egghead subscription; * Education budget; * In-house trainings about technologies; * Good salary on the first year after relocation; * A very diverse company with strict rules about any forms of harassment and rude behaviour; * Snacks, fruits, sweets on shared hall tables and free Friday-beer; * Budget for team events; * Depends on the team, but Agile processes in our team are very good; * Good location of the office; * Lockers for your devices; * Not a really big domain of new knowledge required for your work; * Big Russian-speaking, Spanish-speaking and Turkish-speaking communities inside; * Office management really tries to make the office more comfortable; * Agile Coach helps to improve Agile practices in teams;

Cons

* Existence of legacy code and bad architecture decisions. But leads are open for refactoring and changing stuff. Around 1 day per sprint now is booked for tech debt; * HR processes are unclear and slow sometimes. For the most amount of questions, you have to write an Email and wait; * Too many different tools for everything. For instance, HR related stuff includes 3 tools =( I have too many bookmarks already; * Lack of "family" or +1 events. Feels like all events are targeted for "single" employees; * Problems with Senior devs growth. After one-two years people don't know how to grow; * Employee flow is a bit high; * No dogs policy and comfortable conditions for pet owners; * No сupboards or conditions to store shoes/jackets; * After one-two years for senior level engineering, a salary looks not really competitive but seems discussable;

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Cons

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HelloFresh Response
2mo
Hi there, we’re thrilled to know that the benefits are a part of what makes your experience here so fulfilling. Your hard work and enthusiasm are critical to our continued progress, and we are so thankful to have you with us. Here’s to achieving even more together in the future! Thank you & best regards, DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team
1.0
13 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible hybrid environment. In-office requirement is 50% of the month, but there is significant autonomy in how those days are scheduled (eg. you can decide to condense your in-office days the first 2 weeks of the month, and work remotely for the next 2 weeks).

Cons

1- Compensation (particularly base salary) is significantly below market. Reliance on RSU as a major component of the compensation package is problematic, given the company’s stock has severely plummeted over the last 5 years (and continues to do so). 2- Professional development is virtually non-existent. Internal promotions are rare (even for top performers) and highly political. 3- Constant reorganizations and frequent layoffs. It is difficult to feel secure in your position when entire teams are being phased out every few months. 4- Toxic and fear-driven culture. There is a prevalent culture of backchannel feedback and a palpable, constant sense of fear regarding job security and retaliation. 5- Unsustainable business model, still. Service is overly reliant on discounting and promotions, which has negatively impacted brand perception and long-term customer value. Path to sustainable growth is unclear. Leadership also doesn't seem to know what to do, as they frequently pivot strategy, with new directions introduced every few months (if not every few weeks). This lack of consistency creates a sense of instability and leaves teams feeling as though the company lacks a cohesive, long-term vision. 6- Leadership tone. Leaders often lack respect for both employees and the customer base (it is common for them to make derogatory and insulting comments in business meetings about customers who cancel their service).

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HelloFresh Response
5d
Hello, thank you for bringing this to light. At HelloFresh, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for all employees. Any behavior involving harassment or discrimination is thoroughly investigated under our zero-tolerance policy. Please consider contacting us directly at hf-feedback@hellofresh.com so we can address your concerns via the appropriate channels and process. Thank you & best regards, DS & Your HelloFresh HR Team
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