Chaos and cliques everywhere - Software Development Engineer Groupon Employee Review

2.0
31 Aug 2015
Recommend
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Pros

- Fast paced environment; feels like a startup - Use wide range of open source tech such as Node.js, RoR, Java, MySQL, PostreSQL, Redis

Cons

- not clear direction - lots of randomization - build software quickly, just ship it without quality in mind; quantity over quality

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Pros

Work-life balance Hybrid Uncapped commission Benefits Extensive training Base salary

Cons

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2.0
11 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Gaining experience targeting multiple industries

Cons

Management doesn’t care about you. Unrealistic goals. Everyone at 30-40% of quota. Complicated quota attainment system. Your job is to ask for 70% of margins for small businesses that have only 10-15% margin budgets

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