Cognex reviews

Demands are high and sometimes unpaid overtime is necessary to keep things moving. I think technically you could demand to be paid for this time, but more likely than not, your manager would just tell you to go home and push the deadline. You are for all intents and purposes a salary employee. It would be nice if the company acknowledged that. Regardless, pay is fair for a 40 hour week, and you're not punching a clock, so it doesn't matter too much. The development environment and tools are ancient and build processes are arcane to the point of being a running joke. Fellow employees are supportive. No time is given for experimental ideas. The company is vaguely understaffed and all time goes towards concrete product development.

Little chance for advancement. Raises are tiny to non-existant. Bonuses are microscopic. Stock options are a nice perk but not lucrative unless you've been there for 15+ years. Employees are seen as interchangeable and easily replaceable spare parts. HR is a hopeless mess and defers to management without fail. Company considers parties, movie nights and other perks as part of employee "total compensation."