Fast-Paced, Growing Company - Software Engineer Firepoint Employee Review

5.0
29 Nov 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The company has been growing at a tremendous pace since I started. I was among the first employees and it has been quite an experience to see it blossom into what it is today. On the development team, working with a small, tight-knit group has been great. The work has been challenging at times, but the team is experienced and supportive of one another. I feel like everyone cares about the product and wants to make an impact. We genuinely embrace best practices in software development and infrastructure and are definitely forward-thinking. Regarding the culture, I think people are generally pretty happy here. While there is always a ton to do, I feel like there is respect for work-life balance here. Like you'd expect from a tech company, there's also the free food, schedule flexibility and occasional fun outings.

Cons

As a result of the fast growth, a fair amount of time must be spent on developing and refining processes. When you join a larger company, most of this stuff has already been figured out (for better or worse). This can be a negative for someone who might not be interested in this type of thing.

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5.0
29 Nov 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working at Firepoint has been the best experience in my history of job holding. I love the people I work with, and most importantly, I love what I do. I enjoy what I do and I have fun. Its a great feeling, looking forward to coming to work everyday. The community we have here at work is very unique. We are always here to help one another out with their workload. Here at Firepoint there are no set boundaries. One does not stick to their complete job description. We are all here for each other. If you ask questions and love to learn as you go you will fit right in. Firepoint is a great company for people who are looking to make a difference in their client's lives and for people who like to bring joy to other. Its more than just a job, it is a career with opportunities to advance. The satisfaction of knowing you have helped someone else's life thrive, is a priceless feeling.

Cons

There are no set rules and regulations so you do need to be proactive instead of reactive. You need to be able to handle stress in situations where something unknown happens and you have a deadline to fix it. Everything is also computer based, so if you are not good with technology, you may struggle. Problem solving skills should be able to get your through any tough spot.

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