Toxic environment resents experienced talent despite kind colleagues - Staff Software Engineer Chewy Employee Review

2.0
14 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The pet space lures in genuinely kind and intelligent employees from entry level through associate director.

Cons

Amazon-level toxicity and politics without Amazon-level compensation. No appreciation for technical vision that did not come from "leadership." Opaque and constantly shifting growth path / goal posts. If you have more than 8 years of experience, I would avoid this place. Senior engineering talent is not just unvalued here; it's resented. They are counting the days until they can replace you with AI, and not even trying to hide it.

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5.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I am an artist and I get to do an art-related job. The schedule is flexible when things pop up. I get health insurance and 401k and a lot of free food, and there is free gym access in the office building. The people I work with are all generally very cool, friendly, and/or fun to work with.

Cons

The pay rate is below the industry standard for production artists. I am not able to afford a place of my own. I live with my parents and I work another job to supplement my income. I am basically surviving and able to pay all my bills, but I would not be able to live a full life on my own with the pay rate as it is now. The work culture portrays itself as progressive and inclusive place but it is the typical corporate toxic environment.

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