Engineering

At Glassdoor, our engineering teams are the driving force behind delivering innovative solutions that empower job seekers and employers to make informed decisions. With a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, our engineers collaborate across disciplines to build scalable systems, craft seamless user experiences, and harness data to unlock new insights. We thrive on solving complex problems, fostering a culture of learning and innovation, and shaping the future of worklife for millions of people worldwide. Whether optimizing performance, pioneering new features, or enhancing security, our engineering teams are dedicated to creating a platform that makes a difference.

Agile Program Management- Led by Kayley Seder 

Community & Mobile Engineering -Led by Ed Fernandez

Data Engineering - Led by Kyle Dervishi

Employer, Identity & QA Engineering - Led by Mike Cialowicz

Product Engineering - Led by Shane O’Grady

Platform Engineering & Infrastructure - Led by Shane O’Grady

One Team- We are one team of Good People who take full ownership of our work while living our Glassdoor values. 

Secure by Design- No amount of innovation will outweigh the impact of our ability to keep our systems secure and the privacy and trust of our users intact. 

Innovate with Intention- We build value for our users and for Glassdoor by experimenting with bold bets, and relentlessly testing solutions to the most important problems. 

Build Quality- We sign our work and are all responsible for the quality of it. 

Embrace Efficiency- We spend the time needed to maximize the outcome and impact of what we build.  

Data Driven- We use data to make our products better and our lives easier. 

Web: Spring Boot (Kotlin/Java) with React Next.js running on AWS

iOS: Swift, SwiftUI, Combine. It is modular architecture following MVVM.

Android: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines. It is modular architecture and follows Clean Architecture and MVI.

Check out the Glassdoor Engineering Blog here!

At Glassdoor, our interview process for Engineering roles is designed to be engaging, equitable, and highly informative. Throughout the process, candidates will gain insight into Glassdoor’s mission, the specific team they’re applying to, and the amazing people who make our company thrive. We prioritize fairness and transparency, offering meaningful conversations and opportunities to showcase your skills. Our goal is to create a welcoming experience that reflects the collaborative and innovative culture you’ll find at Glassdoor.

Make sure to review your Candidate Portal found in your initial scheduling email to stay updated on your interview process, find helpful resources for interview preparation, and more details about our company. 

Standard Interview Process: 

• Submit your Application: First things first, apply during the open application period. 
• Application Review: Our recruiting team will take time to review your application and materials and will respond with an update within 7-10 business days.
• Recruiter Phone Interview: You’ll speak with one of our recruiters to learn more about Glassdoor, compensation and benefits, and the role you are interested in. 
• Hiring Manager Video Interview: Meet with the hiring manager to learn about the role in more detail. They will be curious to learn about your role-specific skillset and motivation.
• Technical Interview: Show off your skillset live with one of our hiring teammates or on your own time with a technical assessment. This is your opportunity to share more details about your hands-on technical skillset and craft code that showcases your knowledge of our tech stack.
• Panel Interview: Meet with additional stakeholders and potential peers on the team! The panelists will ask questions about your experience, collaboration skills, and more. They will also give you the opportunity to ask questions.
• Leadership Interview: Meet with one of our Engineering team leaders to gain a better understanding of the Engineering organization's goals and how your role will directly impact our team's success.

We have a unique competency framework that identifies the skills, behaviors, and attributes needed for success at Glassdoor. 

Our three universal competencies, Team Player, Growth Mindset, and Impact Driven, describe the behaviors all employees must demonstrate in order for Glassdoor to be successful and meet our strategic goals. 

• Team Player- We share the responsibility of carrying out Glassdoor's mission. 
• Growth Mindset- We never stop evolving, as individuals and as a company, because change makes us stronger.
• Impact Driven- We strive for measurable results that make a tangible difference to our customers, our consumers, and our business. 

Check out this video of some of our Engineering leaders discussing the Engineering culture and why Glassdoor is the place for them!