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Q&A With Avalara Employees
At Avalara, we’re redefining the way companies worldwide manage transactional tax. While you might not see us when you shop online or at your local store, there’s a good chance our technology is working behind the scenes. Making this happen takes people who want more than a job, but an opportunity to make a real impact and be a part of an industry-leading technology.
How employees describe working at Avalara
Great company to work with
Pay is with market, but total package was better before going private.
Not all but most of them are helpfull
My team cares about doing a great job and taking care of our customers. They are all smart and bring unique strengths and experiences to the team. We solve problems together very well.
Committed, experienced and good group
What it's like to work at Avalara
- Avalara employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Avalara report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Avalara have 3 meetings
- 91% of Avalara employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Avalara employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 56% of Avalara employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Avalara employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 71% of Avalara employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Avalara Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 57
What is Avalara's internship program like?
I know we have one, but know nothing about it.
How hard is it to get promoted at Avalara?
Getting promoted depends entirely on your role. There are some role leveling promotions. They get you better title (ie Sales Exec vs Sr Sales Exec) but not necessarily more pay or compensation. Promotion to leadership role from individual contributor rarely happens. This is partly due to low turnover in management (though some would argue we could make some changes), but also there is a lack of leadership and development training overall. If your goal is to make more money, most leave Avalara and then come back to significant pay increase. For those seeking to move up the ladder it take time, or willingness to move to a different department.
Why work for Avalara?
If you get paid right, and you think the opportunity they are presenting is viable (are you replacing someone, is it a new role?), they have some solid growth ahead of them!
How are layoffs handled in the Business Development department at Avalara?
Ouf......if you are asking, you should already be concerned. I would not expect a parade or any "golden parachutes" - it will be rough/ruthless if it happens, as they are a publicly-traded company.
How much and how often do raises happen at Avalara?
Annually based on performance
What are the team outings like at Avalara?
We have nice team lunches now and then, and productive offsites, but we don't have a lot of them
What kind of people succeed at Avalara?
Designers who take ownership and are always curious
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Avalara?
Come prepared, enthusiastic, and inquisitive
How secure do you feel at your job at Avalara?
I feel secure
What's the best part of your job at Avalara?
Mutual trust between colleagues
How's the work pace at Avalara?
Fast, fast, fast
How's the feedback proccess at Avalara?
An employee survey that seems to have no defined goal to improve things or learn from employees; just a boilerplate survey
How much diversity is there among employees at Avalara?
Not as much as there could be but it is improving
What unique perks and benefits does Avalara provide?
Goof level of transport subsidy that includes the ferry
What's the office layout like at Avalara?
Cheerful and functional open office plan
What's the pay like for Design roles at Avalara?
In line with regional average for design roles.
What's the vibe like in the Design dept at Avalara? How many hours are you working?
Very vibrant, dedicated team that enjoys being at the intersection of many disciplines and working with other teams. Live-work balance is good.
What's the Design team like at Avalara?
Fantastic, very dedicated and experienced, thoughtful, and can-do
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Avalara? How many hours are you working?
Not at all bad.
What's the Engineering team like at Avalara?
An Awesome and smart as hell group of folks.
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at Avalara?
Very good for the Seattle Area.
What part of Avalara's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Too sales-based, hurts innovation, strategy, and quality
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Avalara?
Middle managers held to a higher more accountable standard.
What do people at Avalara think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
The CEO doesn't hold the next-level-down executives accountable enough...blame rolls downhill, not uphill as it should.
How does Avalara make decisions around promotions?
Very non-transparent.
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Should I work at Avalara?
40% of Avalara employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 35% would not recommend working at Avalara to their friends.
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 35% | Detractors |
