Promotion Through Politics, Not Performance
Pros
Well established company. Firmware to middleware to Frontend team interaction and learning curve.
Cons
The Pune office is heavily driven by internal politics, especially within the Middleware team. Many lead/poc level personnel are more concerned with securing their own positions rather than fostering collaboration or recognizing real talent. There is clear favoritism — senior and experienced employees are often treated as competitors, while select juniors receive preferential treatment and “cream” assignments. The rest are left to deal with low-value or cleanup work. What’s even more disappointing is that such behavior is rewarded — individuals with this mindset continue to get promoted, reinforcing a toxic and biased culture. This not only demotivates hard-working employees but also damages the overall growth and credibility of the organization.