Great company, tremendous growth - Software Quality Assurance Engineer Shift4 Employee Review

5.0
27 Jun 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fast growing company, large teams and plenty to work on, in a good way. The work is fun and interesting, Shift4 tends to buy into latest technologies and as someone on the tech team you are sure to find your niche. The leadership and even up to the C level do a wonderful job of taking feedback and growing from it. Great starting salary and benefits

Cons

Shaky HR pipeline often lead to poor communication to all employees for company directives. Forced offshore teams (not LT, love them) often not held accountable and hard to work with. Not proactive with retaining competent staff through promised expectations (raises, bonuses, trainings, etc)

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5.0
27 May 2026
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Pros

-Great Culture and positive vibes within the sales office -hybrid work schedule -Great management that does not micromanage -commission pays well should you put in the work -not required to work outside of office hours

Cons

-commission structure timing takes longer to payout than other tech companies

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Shift4 Response
1d
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback about Shift4. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience. Your feedback motivates us to continue striving for excellence and providing the best possible experience for all our employees.
1.0
23 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong presence in the payments industry with competitive products and high-visibility enterprise clients. The work can be complex and professionally challenging. There are many talented individual contributors who care deeply about their clients and consistently go above and beyond.

Cons

Low level HR does not seem to do their job. Leadership quality is inconsistent and, in some areas, deeply problematic. Promotions do not consistently reflect performance, integrity, or people-management ability. This has contributed to environments where politics and favoritism can outweigh merit. There are leaders whose management style and impact on morale are widely discussed across teams, yet accountability for these patterns appears limited. In some cases, individuals with reputations for high turnover or negative team culture continue to be rewarded or remain unchecked. High-performing employees who are committed to the company’s success are not consistently supported or protected. Strong contributors often exit while ineffective leadership remains in place. Meanwhile, disengaged or underperforming individuals may remain insulated. There is a clear gap between publicly stated values and day-to-day management behavior. Psychological safety is not consistently present, and raising concerns through formal channels does not always lead to neutral or constructive outcomes. Over time, this erodes trust, damages morale, and drives preventable turnover.

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Shift4 Response
1mo
We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback about your experience with Shift4 and we’re sorry to hear that your time with us did not meet your expectations. We continually strive to improve our work environment and ensure a positive experience for all employees. If there is anything specific you would like to discuss or any further details you would like to share, please feel free to reach out to our HR department. Your insights will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
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