Q&A With Zipwhip Employees
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How employees describe working at Zipwhip
What an adventure! The people are amazing.
It's an adventure! The people are awesome and I enjoy working at Zipwhip
Review from Engineering Dept
i love working at zipwhip. this is the best workplace i've ever been in.
Very positive. My team is very supportive and the groups/leaders I work with are super supportive and collaborative in coming up with solutions.
Lots of potential, with an amazing leadership team and a staff full of empathetic and fun people.
Review from Marketing Dept
What it's like to work at Zipwhip
- Zipwhip employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Zipwhip report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Zipwhip have 2 meetings
- 98% of Zipwhip employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Zipwhip employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 71% of Zipwhip employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Zipwhip employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 94% of Zipwhip employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Zipwhip Employees
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Does Zipwhip drug test or do a background check?
no
Not sure about the most current policy, but when I started two years ago they did a background check and a drug test (but they were not testing for marijuana, only harder stuff).
Yes, there was a pre-employment drug test
How long after an interview at Zipwhip does it take to hear back?
Within a week
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Zipwhip?
Within a month
How do you feel about going to work at Zipwhip everyday?
Look forward to it every morning.
How flexible is your work schedule at Zipwhip?
I work the hours I want to to get the job done.
What's the work from home policy like at Zipwhip?
Mostly non-existent
How are the benefits at Zipwhip for employees in Engineering?
On par with other companies, but nothing special
What's the vibe like in the Engineering dept at Zipwhip? How many hours are you working?
Depends on the deadline - but generally 40+ hour weeks and some weekends.
What's the Engineering team like at Zipwhip?
Rapidly changing - the old guard stays while the rest is in a constant churn.
How's the leadership on the Engineering team at Zipwhip?
Poor. If you want to stay there keep your head down and just agree with whatever the management says.
What should I wear for an interview at Zipwhip?
West Coast Business casual - jeans and a button-down (tucked or un-tucked) is just fine.
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Zipwhip?
For backend Developers - general data structures questions, Java concurrency, SQL schema design
How's the morale at Zipwhip?
Low.
How's the work life balance at Zipwhip?
Some weeks great, some weeks not so much
How's the vacation policy at Zipwhip?
2 weeks of PTO - not great
How does Zipwhip make decisions around promotions?
Based on performance and tenure
What's the office vibe like at Zipwhip?
Top Employee Response
The vibe at Zipwhip is amazing - an office full of people always willing to help and who get along. One of the best office environments I've ever worked in.
What are you most excited about working at Zipwhip?
Top Employee Response
A company in a niche market that they mainly control - a lot of growth and potential.
What benefits does Zipwhip provide?
Top Employee Response
Free Lunch Friday, dog friendly, 401k w/ match, health and dental.
What's the company culture like at Zipwhip?
Top Employee Response
The engineering department is full of some very bright and very dedicated individuals - work hard and play hard, great team dynamic, and just all around good people. Would recommend Zipwhip to anyone.
What are some of the best things about your team at Zipwhip?
Top Employee Response
Small team with people that really care about the product and care about writing quality software.
What is the best part about your compensation package at Zipwhip?
Great pay with flexible hours - work from home occasionally when needed.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Zipwhip?
DOGS!!! Great catered lunch every Friday and a fully stocked bar.
What makes you most happy at Zipwhip?
Top Employee Response
Great coworkers and a fun work environment.








