Not a safe job - Data Engineer Groupon Employee Review

1.0
3 Mar 2026
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Pros

You meet some nice people

Cons

The company seems highly focused on productivity and delivery metrics, sometimes at the expense of employee well-being and long-term team stability. There appears to be a tendency to bring in people from previous networks (for example from Toptal), which can make the environment feel somewhat closed or internally aligned rather than open to broader perspectives. Management can be quite hands-on, and at times this may come across as micromanagement. Additionally, job security can feel uncertain, as contracts or access can end very quickly when the company no longer requires the role. Pros: Fast-paced environment and strong focus on delivering results.Cons: Limited focus on employee experience, high pressure, and little notice when roles are no longer needed.

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5.0
2 Jan 2026
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Pros

Learned a great deal here. My first big guy job and the responsibilities kept me focused and motivated. I grew a lot as a person at Groupon as well

Cons

Not many cons. People are really cool.

2.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Gaining experience targeting multiple industries

Cons

Management doesn’t care about you. Unrealistic goals. Everyone at 30-40% of quota. Complicated quota attainment system. Your job is to ask for 70% of margins for small businesses that have only 10-15% margin budgets

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