A hidden gem in Spokane - Software Engineer Two Barrels Employee Review

5.0
13 Apr 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Honestly, there are a ton of pros. Two Barrels seems like one of the very few truly tech driven companies in Spokane. Its high pay along with a relaxed and inclusive culture make it a joy to work at. There are equal parts fun work and fun times with good, smart people. The management is extremely open and responsive to feedback. As a developer, I'm working in the code and on new development 90% of the time. This is not one of those companies where you sit in pointless meetings all day. Although the company is growing to the point where more structure is needed, it still feels like a relatively flat organization. Additionally, the company has recently refreshed the hardware for all the devs. There is a nice MacBook pro all configured and ready to go right when you join. Nice monitors and appropriate peripherals. Quality of life things that just make developing so much easier and enjoyable. I could go on, but i'll just end with the most enjoyable part of working here for me: The People. Just some genuinely really great people that are fun at work as well as outside of work.

Cons

There aren't many that stand out to me. No company is perfect as it's full of imperfect people, but welcome to life. The company is growing a lot so there are definitely some growth pains as you would expect. For a tech job, the 401k match could be a little better and definitely could use more holiday PTO, but it's still decent. While there is always support when requested and people are always ready to lend a hand, there is also an emphasis on figuring out problems and creating solutions without a lot of overhead and oversight. People that don't enjoy forging their own path to some extent may have issues. Personally, this is a perk to me, but it's not for everyone.

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5.0
28 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Exciting, dynamic, challenging, great people, great pay for the area.

Cons

Can be chaotic, no equity, responsibilities usually grow faster than title.

2.0
16 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits, and PTO are pretty nice. Good retirement options and match. In office culture can be good, but isn't always. Tech stack is really easy to use and lots of opportunity for development. Management invests heavily in juniors. Diverse income streams with high margins, with quality office spaces.

Cons

Grew too fast and hired some pretty terrible people. People who are stubborn, defensive, not collaborative, anti-social, and occasionally rude. CEO is wild. Asks for too much, can be aggressive, oddly witty, and stays private. It's like you're talking to a deity sometimes. Not enough shaming for overworking because they "preach" about work-life balance. Managers will occasionally say they worked late or a bit on the weekend, making you feel guilty that you didn't.

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