Excellent place to work - Senior Software Engineer Sweetwater Employee Review

5.0
31 Mar 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Sweetwater has a wonderful culture, full of kind and talented people. A core value of the company is going above and beyond to serve customers and fellow employees. The result is a can-do, positive attitude and spirit of teamwork that drives the the company's success. As a business, Sweetwater is doing very well, which allows them to hire good talent and provide them with the tools they need to get the job done. There are plenty of opportunities to work on large-scale solutions. The facility is top-notch, containing a truly good cafeteria, fitness area, cafes, and other perks.

Cons

Not much comes to mind.

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Thank you for the great feedback! - Jeff Ostermann, Chief People Officer

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4.0
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Pros

If sales and music are your drives, Sweetwater is as good as it gets. Management in my experience has been very supportive and development-oriented, creating a positive culture around the company. They have a fantastic training program (albeit intense) that trains on both products and sales methods, so even if you're lacking experience in a given category there's plenty of coaching and training to get you ready for the role. Over time, the position can also be quite lucrative which compliments Fort Wayne's low cost of living well. They also offer relocation assistance since all positions are on-site, and a great benefits package. I've been fortunate to become great friends with many of my coworkers and honestly some days don't even feel like work. Ultimately, with this job you get what you put in, and making a solid living to geek out over music gear all day is a pretty sweet gig.

Cons

The job is very demanding - it's a fully commission sales job that revolves around constant customer outreach via call, text, and email. This means starting out is tough financially, and days are usually long. Try to have a savings cushion before you start, especially if you're moving from another city/state. You also work nights, holidays, and rotate through weekend shifts which won't be new for those who have worked retail before, but it's still a tough adjustment. Starting out I struggled from a social aspect as well. Fort Wayne is a cool city, but it's no LA, NY, or Chicago. Long hours at work make going out and making friends or getting involved in community groups/organizations difficult.

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