Exceptionally smart people with a rational approach to building insurance software - Anonymous employee Guidewire Employee Review

3.0
31 Jan 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Guidewire has some incredibly smart people on staff and the company has built some really great software. They listen to their customers about what the products are missing or could do better and iterate the products accordingly. Not a lot of bureaucracy - the basic principle is "treat this as if it were your own money". Your future is in your own hands at Guidewire - career growth and work/life balance.

Cons

The lack of structure (see the pro: your future is in your hands) can be a hindrance to some folks, the company needs to be able to recognize these folks and help them along. The small company feel is rapidly dissipating but there is no real culture to replace it.

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5.0
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Pros

Internal education and freedom to learn about the industry

Cons

Fully remote means less time spent with other team members

4.0
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Pros

I gained a lot of experience

Cons

* I wish they offered me a full time role after graduation

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