My First Year Working at Octopus

At Octopus Deploy, a company with a strong emphasis on shipping high-quality software, trust and collaboration are central to its culture. Rob Pearson reflects on his one-year anniversary, highlighting the excitement of working on significant releases like Octopus 3.0 and the continuous cycle of shipping updates based on community feedback. The company, based in Brisbane, Australia, fosters a remote-friendly environment, allowing employees to balance work and family life effectively while maintaining a strong sense of teamwork and ownership. As the team grows, Octopus has transitioned to an open allocation management style, granting employees the freedom to choose their projects and actively contribute to the company's direction. The onboarding process, paired with a buddy system and initiatives like the Octopus University boot camp, ensures new members integrate smoothly and understand the company's operations. Pearson concludes by expressing his enthusiasm for future endeavors at Octopus, underscoring his satisfaction and optimism as part of the team.