Forge

HQ
San Francisco
Total Offices: 3
320 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What's the Company Culture Like at Forge?

Forge Employee Perspectives

We strongly believe in continuous improvement and sharing successes. Every team does a retrospective at the end of the agile sprints and uses that moment to reflect on what went well, needs improvement or new ideas.

Simone Bottecchia
Simone Bottecchia, Senior Manager of Engineering

Forge Employee Reviews

I'd definitely say that I enjoy the culture and my colleagues. I've learned so much when collaborating with different teams; I can see substantial growth within myself. We help, ask questions, and work as a team which makes working at Forge exciting.
Brian
Brian, IT Support Specialist
Brian, IT Support Specialist

What People Are Saying About Forge

  • Fair & Equitable Treatment: Pay is considered excellent and compensation viewed as competitive, with equity opportunities cited as a motivator. Some roles describe being “treated like gold,” reinforcing perceptions of strong rewards.
  • Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Teams are described as caring, uplifting, and collegial, with peers who uplift each other and supportive leadership noted in places. Mission alignment and cross‑team support are highlighted as cultural strengths.
  • Healthy Workload & Retention: Work–life balance is characterized as strong in many teams, with examples of manageable workload and a positive day‑to‑day environment. The workplace can feel rewarding even when expectations are high.

Forge's Benefits

Offers company-sponsored happy hours

Offers company-sponsored outings

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Forge participates in local volunteer activities such as the Pacific Beach Coalition, San Francisco Food Bank, and community gardens. Forge has also hosted fundraisers for Ukraine.

Engineering team utilizes pair programming

Implements team-based strategic planning

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Utilizes a flexible work schedule