Fun parties, poor pay, cult-like - Software Engineer Perk Employee Review

3.0
3 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

All employees get flown to Barcelona a few times a year, huge parties are thrown at great expense (the expense being your low salary). There are many very talented engineers here to learn from

Cons

There is a cult-like feel to the place. The CEO's public political views on the ongoing Middle East conflict, created a divisive and uncomfortable atmosphere. Pay is poor relative to the industry, infrequent promotion opportunities. London employees are expected to go to the office 3 times a week, but teams are split across locations so you will often not work with most people in the office

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Perk Response
9mo
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re glad you highlighted the strength of our engineering team and the opportunity to learn from talented colleagues — growing together is something we’re very proud of. We also invest in in-person moments, like our summer party and all-company gatherings, to help create genuine connections and a sense of belonging across our global community. We hear your feedback on compensation, career growth, and ways of working across hubs. These are areas we review regularly to ensure we remain competitive, connected, and supportive of everyone’s development, and we’ll continue evolving as we grow. We truly value the time you spent with us and wish you the very best in your next chapter.

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5.0
13 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work-life balance clear path for promo and multiple career path options really good people Fun events always happening, the company cares about it's employees and wants everyone to collab and work as a team

Cons

with many tech companies there are constant changes and needing to adapt to those changes. The company is relatively young so there are growing pains that come with that

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Perk Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your experience working with us in our Chicago hub. It is great to hear that you are enjoying our culture, the people, and the career development opportunities on offer. Growth brings a lot of change and opportunity, and we are focused on supporting our teams as we scale. Your point about communication is well taken. Keeping our people informed and aligned, particularly during periods of change, is something we are continuously working to improve. Thank you for being part of the team.
5.0
2 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Clear career growth path at Perk! The company is very transparent about the steps to become either an AE, AM, or IS after being an SDR. Perk is fast-growing and the opportunities are endless. They’re always adding new roles you can become after being in an entry-level role. -Product: One of the best products in the industry. Customers love talking about their business travel process, and it’s an easy product to be passionate about. My personal experience with our product is seamless and exactly how we market it. -Work-Life Balance: Extremely attainable. I have not once felt like I have to overwork myself or continue my work at home, which is a night and day difference from my previous job! -Hybrid-Work: 3 days in-real-life, and 2 days remote. Also 20 work-from-anywhere days as they encourage us to travel. Compensation: Extremely good. Base salary is at industry standard. Commission is uncapped and targets are very attainable to receive a 100%+ commission check. -Culture is unmatched! Extremely friendly sales team always looking to help and coach others in sales. Perk is very straightforward in how they envision their culture/environment. -Yearly company trip to Barcelona, Spain! And chances to travel and work out of other offices.

Cons

None that I can think of!

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Perk Response
1mo
It is fantastic to see that you have enjoyed your experience working with us in Chicago! We are thrilled to hear that you are finding the SDR role so rewarding and that our career paths, product, and work-life balance are resonating with you. We are particularly pleased that you are embracing our in-real-life philosophy and hybrid model of working by taking advantage of the "work-from-anywhere" days. Our goal is to foster a culture where collaboration in the office and flexibility go hand-in-hand. It’s also great to know that the supportive coaching from your teammates is helping you reach your goals. Thank you for being such a passionate advocate for Perk. We look forward to seeing you grow with us for a long time to come!
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