Because people matter... most of the time - Software Engineer H E B Employee Review

3.0
Nov 17, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall, the company is a good company to work for. Benefits are very competitive with what you would expect from a large, successful company. The people are generally great for the most part.

Cons

The company has the motto of "because people matter." However, in the "H-E-B Digital" space, upper management puts a significant amount of emphasis on business results over people. To add to this, there is not much transparency between management and individual contributors. This is contrary to the "transparent culture" that H-E-B claims to have. To round it off, the company does not accurately promote or compensate individuals based on their skills and/or value to the team. For example, as a junior-level or mid-level software engineer, one should not be easily outperforming senior-level engineers. I truly believe that the culture is great at the stores. However, when it comes to the "H-E-B Digital" department, there is much room for culture improvement.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Worked around my school schedule, fantasic pay, helpful discounts and a wonderful company to work for.

Cons

I didn't have the best manager, but it wasn't a terrible workplace and she's since been fired.

3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pay and benefits are good. Can transfer to multiple locations. Opportunities to work in different departments.

Cons

Experience is highly dependent on local store management. Favoritism runs rampant and any chance for promotion must be approved/initiated by direct supervisor. Additional training must be recommended/approved by direct supervisor. Advancement and promotions are not based on skills. Personality and friendship with upper management matters more than skills.

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