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Q&A With SparkPost Employees
SparkPost employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at SparkPost
Lots of change with the MessageBird acquisition.
Constant changing roadmap, no focus, power grabs
It was easy to land the job
Very smart people, fairly high average tenure
Open and inclusive. Low turn over
Q&A With SparkPost Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 37
How are layoffs handled in the Engineering department at SparkPost?
If a particular role is no longer needed we try to find another role for the engineer though that is not always possible.
What are your coworkers at SparkPost like?
Hard working, technically strong
What do people at SparkPost think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Respected
What benefits does SparkPost provide?
Health, dental, 401k matching
What's the company culture like at SparkPost?
Collaborative, results oriented
How does SparkPost make decisions around promotions?
Merit based. Only will promote to manager if there is a need. Promote from within
How's the vacation policy at SparkPost?
Generous. Lots of personal time. Sebatical
How's the feedback proccess at SparkPost?
One on ones once every two weeks, mid year, annual. Honest and open
What kind of people succeed at SparkPost?
Assertive, empathetic, honest, hard working
How can I improve my chances of being hired at SparkPost?
Do your homework first
How secure do you feel at your job at SparkPost?
Very
How's the work pace at SparkPost?
Fast
How much and how often do raises happen at SparkPost?
Once a year
How do you feel about going to work at SparkPost everyday?
Awesome
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at SparkPost?
Not too difficult
How challenged are you at SparkPost?
Very
What are the team outings like at SparkPost?
Bowling, happy hours, go carts, holiday parties, summer picnic. Casual and fun
What's the best part of your job at SparkPost?
Great people, great technology, amazing customers
How much diversity is there among employees at SparkPost?
Average for tech company
What unique perks and benefits does SparkPost provide?
Hackathon, stocked fridge, catered lunches on Thusday, work from home 2 days a week, lots of flexibility
What's the pay like for Engineering roles at SparkPost?
Top Employee Response
Above average
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at SparkPost? How many hours are you working?
About 45 a week
What's the Engineering team like at SparkPost?
Fast moving, agile. Takes technology seriously but still has fun. High bar to join team
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at SparkPost?
Experienced, strong, and hands on. Very concerned about morale and team dynamics
How long do the interviews usually take at SparkPost?
4 hours
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Should I work at SparkPost?
44% of SparkPost employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 23% are neutral and 33% would not recommend working at SparkPost to their friends.
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passive |
| 33% | Detractors |
