60
eNPS Score
Q&A With Envoy Employees
We’re looking for dreamers and doers to shape the future of Envoy. Here, you’ll make your own decisions, work with smart people and build products people want.
How employees describe working at Envoy
They need to listen to their employees.
like a high powered family - love it!
fair, competitive salary. That's the basis for everything :)
Base salary plus equity grants
My team is the most positive part of my experience at this company.
What it's like to work at Envoy
- Les employés de Envoy travaillent généralement 9.2 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez Envoy signalent que le rythme de travail est confortablement rapide
- Au cours d’une journée normale, les employés de Envoy ont 2 réunions
- 96% des employés de chez Envoy sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de Envoy prennent le plus souvent illimité congés payés et de congés de maladie chaque année
- 84% des employés chez Envoy déclarent qu’ils sont satisfaits de leur équilibre travail-vie personnelle
- Les employés de Envoy reçoivent généralement des commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail une fois par mois
- 96% of Envoy employees call their work environment positif
Q&A With Envoy Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 69
Does Envoy drug test or do a background check?
Meilleure réponse des employés
no drug test, yes background check
Both
Not that I am aware of
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Envoy?
Can't think of anything! Great culture.
Tighter teamwork between product and engineering teams.
More code pairing, better systems for communication remotely ( google hangouts is currently used and craps out a lot )
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Envoy?
How messed the Union is and how American likes to walk all over regional.
The change of managerial structures that were taking place
That two senior engineers were about to leave the company
How does Envoy handle HR issues?
we hired a wonderful HR leader who is currently establishing theses processes
Quickly and well. Our HR staff is small but growing. Issues are generally handled in an efficient manner.
How innovative is Envoy?
very. We have a "Hack Week" each quarter that spawns new innovative product ideas
8 out of 10
Why work for Envoy?
Obviously not for the money but for the flight benefits.
Great atmosphere, knowledgeable people, lots of room for growth.
How does Envoy measure success and growth in the Engineering department?
Success is based on participation, willingness to take on tasks and an understanding of the codebase.
job bands, KPIs
How helpful was your Engineering team when you were first hired at Envoy?
8 out of 10. The team was much smaller so finding answers was a bit tricky due to everyone being fairly busy. The engineering team has grown three-fold since I started so now it is much more efficient.
Amazing! I felt right at home and everyone was super helpful.
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Envoy asks?
Describe something you are passionate about. Describe a time when you've gone above and beyond in your previous positions. How would you describe yourself as a teammate? What do you like best about working cross-fucntionally?
Past experience, current knowledge, areas you would like to improve on, technologies you would like to learn.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Envoy?
The coding challenge
The coding challenge
How would you compare interviewing at Envoy to other places you've interviewed?
Relaxed and smooth. My interviewer was friendly and straightforward.
Excellent
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Envoy?
8 out of 10
I had a responsive and fast (in my opinion) interviewing process. My interviewing process took around 3 weeks between first email contact and offer. There was a bit of a gap in the process due to a national holiday which was understandable. Everyone involved was very friendly and focused on assessing good mutual fit.
How do I do well in an interview at Envoy?
Be honest and open, understand that we understand that every engineer is different and has different experiences.
Be sure to talk about something (outside of work) that you're passionate about. We like to see smart people, but we also want to bring on new employees with high emotional intelligence as well.
How long do the interviews usually take at Envoy?
1 hour each, around 4 interviews
30-45 minutes
What do people at Envoy think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
They love him. He keeps us informed and always wants to hear what we have to say.
The CEO is very open with his employees and keeps us informed on all aspects of the company. He could improve by getting to know the remote techs a little better. I have only met him once and not talked since then.
What part of Envoy's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
The employee size is growing quickly. Difficulty is providing enough space for everyone but a new office is coming soon!
Product line is growing, finding good engineers is difficult
What's the interview process like at Envoy?
A couple of quick interviews with a coding challenge then a more format interview with the VPs and CEO.
Multiple screenings with code challenges
What interview questions does Envoy ask?
Past experience, technologies used, team size, technologies interested in learning
What do you do in your free time? How long have you worked with <fill in the blank> technology? What would you like to learn while working with Envoy? ...
What benefits does Envoy provide?
Health, Retirement, Gym, Lyft credits, on site lunch and breakfast, outings, fun activities
Unlimited vacation / sick days, great medical coverage, 401k, gym membership, rent compensation if living within 1 mile of the office, free breakfasts and lunches in office, usable apartment near the office
How's the work pace at Envoy?
Steady
Solid but not overwhelming
What's the best part of your job at Envoy?
Working with intelligent people and learning new technologies
Freedom to work remotely with good pay
What kind of people succeed at Envoy?
Friendly, honest people
Go getters who are friendly and sociable
How do you feel about going to work at Envoy everyday?
I love it
I like it and look forward to it
What's the office layout like at Envoy?
tight
Right now it is crammed but a new office is coming soon
What unique perks and benefits does Envoy provide?
Lyft credits, breakfast and lunch on site, unlimited vacation
$100/month Lyft credit, gym credit, newest hardware, on site breakfasts and lunches with occasional dinners.
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Should I work at Envoy?
71% of Envoy employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 18% are neutral and 11% would not recommend working at Envoy to their friends.
| 71% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passive |
| 11% | Detractors |
