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      58% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Senior management

      3.0

      Compensation and benefits

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      16 reviews
      2.0
      Jan 28, 2020

      My least favorite internship, please read if you are really considering applying/interviewing

      Graduate intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Will give you an opportunity to learn new skills - e.g. new software or computer languages, if it serves their purposes. Also offers legitimate in-house training for some of these. The CTO is exceptionally knowledgeable about what his teams are working on, even though he is juggling a lot. In my experience, this is rarely the case and so working with him was very enjoyable. Overall, this is a good job for those just starting in their field after finishing school and who cannot get a job anywhere else. Their interview process is very easy, and most who interview with any relevant skills will get an offer.

      Cons

      Unethical behavior: employees are constantly encouraged to leave positive reviews, especially at once a month birthday/company update meetings with emphasis on appropriately spacing them out so that they do not look suspicious/untrustworthy. This was even brought up during private job offer and salary discussions with the CEO, which was uncomfortable and definitely made it seem like leaving reviews, particularly in places where your identity can be reverse engineered, can earn you kudos with her. I was especially encouraged to emphasize my gender(female) in my review - which makes sense, considering my last estimate of ECI's gender distribution as >95% male. My general impression is that until recently, the company was 100% male. Intentional mismanagement and confusion: Every discussion with the CEO is intentionally disorienting - questions will be redirected rather than answered. As I approached the completion of my masters degree, I was brought into a meeting with her to discuss a job offer. I was not made an official offer at that time, and was told they would get back to me about details/salary/etc... Two weeks later, without ever making me an official offer, she redirected the entire discussion through my supervisor by telling them I had already accepted despite never being made a concrete offer. The entire ordeal was very forced and awkward. Although her language was very positive during that meeting and subsequent meetings about transitioning to full-time work, I was never given an official offer letter or told if the salary I asked for would be granted despite waiting ~6 weeks. Also, she was clearly shocked that I asked for $60k - $70k, and immediately launched into a spiel about the benefits ECI offers and how "benefits account for 40% of a total salary". Sorry to say but no, they don't - salary and benefits are and should be two independent factors when considering job offers. Ridiculous process management: every team is made to follow Agile methodologies, even if they do not in any way develop software. This is done so that ECI can achieve CMMI level 5, which I understand as a business goal. What I do not understand is how they expect their employees to have any time to actually do work when their internal processes demand constant, repetitive documentation (the exact opposite of truly agile practices, by the way). Intrusive micromanagement: every single request must be made in advance, and approved by all (supervisor, project manager, CEO at the minimum) before being granted. This includes any and all flex-time, like leaving an hour early for an appointment and making it up later. So, while ECI claims to be flexible their process is anything but - supervisors alone should be trusted to handle such approvals rather than involving a whole chain of people each and every time (which I assume only exists to discourage people from placing requests). Also, I observed a lot of undocumented, "unapproved", and therefore unpaid overtime for supervisors and upper management. It seems that at this point most of these employees just come in late since they know they'll be there late, and overtime is subject to the extensive approval process outlined previously. Pay is low for all tiers of employees, and initial hiring position NEVER follows internal documentation. On their internal file system is it easy to find a spreadsheet of their positions and the corresponding tasks and minimum education required. From this, it was obvious that not only was I going to be offered a lower title (and I am assuming lower pay) than I should have been, most of my colleagues were in the exact same position. As other reviewers have remarked, working conditions were cramped. Despite just expanding into a new building, most employees work in a tightly packed bullpen, with shallow separators between each desk. This environment is created intentionally so that supervisors and upper management can always watch screens and make comments - my supervisor was pleasant to work for in every way, but others I observed were much pettier. It is also incredibly distracting and loud, because there are always people talking and walking through - music is a necessity to focus. For those considering interviewing: in my experience, potential employees are intentionally kept away from the working environment and are only walked through the entrance/conference rooms; in retrospect, this is the only interview I have ever had where I was not given a tour of the facilities in any way. So, please ask for a tour and make your own judgement based on their response.

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      Edaptive Computing Response
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      Thank you for taking the time to leave thorough feedback on your experience as ECI’s part time employee for a year. We’re pleased that you found your internship as an opportunity to learn new skills, and found ECI’s in-house training and mentorship enjoyable. In addition, we’re glad you enjoyed working with the CTO as he enjoys working with all ECI employees! We would like to address some of your concerns. To start, it was never ECI’s intention for you to feel pressured to leave positive reviews. ECI tries to convey a message in line with what Glassdoor recommends, soliciting reviews from employees and trying to foster a culture of open communication. Our messages at company-wide meetings and individually with employees are not meant to pressure, but to genuinely ask for employees to share their experiences. ECI appreciates employee feedback, and our management team specifically asks if anyone had concerns to speak to their supervisor, so we can attempt to remediate. Our goal was never to flood Glassdoor with only positive reviews, but to encourage employees with concerns to share them. Seeing as this is what Glassdoor recommends, we don’t consider this to be unethical behavior as you stated. Regarding joining “Team ECI,” our hope and intent is always to hire our existing intern’s as full-time employees. Thank you for acknowledging that ECI continuously gives opportunities to its employees (full time and interns) to learn new skills and invests in their on the job training. ECI’s intent was the same for you to join us in a full-time capacity. Though it may not have come across as clearly as intended, what we encourage all employees to do (and anyone seeking employment) is to look at total compensation package, including benefits, rather than just at salary. Our benefits are an area we feel sets us apart from other employers. The intention certainly wasn’t to beat down your expectation, but to try to do an apples-to-apples comparison when it comes to total compensation. Regarding salary, we do have descriptions of job functions that align with certain labor categories. Supervisors work with all full-time employees to align them to the appropriate category and work towards achieving the next level via promotions. It is ECI’s goal that everyone continues to improve and reach the highest levels they’re able to achieve. We’re also learning that we could do a better job effectively communicating how we approach agile and CMMI maturity. The processes are never designed to be cumbersome and are always open to additional feedback. They are meant to give us visibility into all phases of the project lifecycle. We continue to strive improving how we communicate the “why” and ensuring everyone feels empowered to provide constructive feedback. We appreciate your thoughts on this and have started an initiative to better communicate the reasons behind having such traceability in place. It’s a continually evolving process so feedback like this helps us hone in on the best solutions. Because of employee feedback ECI is constantly improving working conditions in every way we can. As you know, because you were here, we did expand into a new building last summer and that eased the crowding significantly. As is often the case with fast-growing companies, space can get cramped while we wait for the new spaces to accommodate us. With the new building came all new furniture including convertible sit/stand desks. They were so popular in the new building that recently these desks were installed for all employees across the company. Thank you for adding your feedback regarding our space, we don’t want anyone to feel like the space is set up that way for management reasons. We are simply trying to organize the desks in such a way that allows ECI to continue growing at the fast rate it has been. Lastly, we’re a little confused and concerned that our leave policy wasn’t clear to you while you were here. Just to clarify, all standard leave requests are handled solely by the supervisor and not sent to others for approval. We’re not sure what happened and why that wasn’t the case for you, but we do empower our supervisors to make those decisions without further approval. All in all Team ECI appreciates your contributions as an intern, you have a very bright future ahead and we wish you all the best!
      3.0
      Jan 8, 2021

      Good place to start

      Associate developer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Easy interviewing process 2. Great people to work with 3. Some interesting work 4. A relaxed environment for new developers to get their feet wet with a wide array of software 5. There were some very good times and there is a camaraderie amongst developers(until they quit) The reason I would recommend working here is only if you're a new developer. There isn't much growth potential for new developers.

      Cons

      1. The pay is mediocre for starting developers and there is zero salary negotiation. When I tried to negotiate I was told I would be "disqualified" from the position. At that time I already put a good amount of time in as an intern 2. Upper management (one person in particular, look above) 3. Disorganized. There is no structure to the teams of the projects I worked on. Everyone was a full stack developer and there was a tech lead and that was about it. Planning and peer reviewing was a long and painful process. 4. Very low potential to grow. There was a coworker I knew who was reasonably competent at his job and he was not given a significant raise or promotion in the years he has been working there. I also learned that his current salary at 3+ years is about the same as my salary was when I started there. 5. High retention rate, low employee satisfaction makes the office depressing 6. Very aggressive employee tracking and timekeeping. You're not supposed to leave the building without swiping your card. Why hire us if you don't trust us? 7. The office space was cramped 8. Benefits were not great. I got a <$100 dollar gift card as my yearly bonus 9. The office has a weird smell to it

      3.0
      May 6, 2022

      Good Starting Job. Very process driven

      Software developer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Edaptive is a very process-centric organization. Likely due to the desire to be compliant with CMMI5. This can be a good thing at times as it can help ensure that Agile is being followed and minimize accumulation of technical debt but can also be a con (See below). Employees are amazing people to work with and the company has a very friendly and cooperative atmosphere. It is small enough of a business that an individual can have a sense of importance and purpose and not simply feel like a cog in a machine. There is good work flexibility with flexing time, an alternate 9/80 schedule, and PTO and Vacation. You will frequently shift projects which promotes learning new things and keeps the job from becoming routine.

      Cons

      The adherence to strict processes can be strangling at times. Time has to be spent fixing pedantic issues for compliance. The DoD contracts that ECI does can lead to some frustrations like strict timekeeping requirements, outdated software that needs to be used, and other stipulations that they require. The pay is a bit low compared to other options and raises are a bit slow. They generally only happen once a year and are fairly minimal. Additional roles and responsibilities are frequently given but additional compensation is not. May work better as a starting point for new developers to build their skills for a few years than a job to keep forever unless this changes.

      4.0
      Sep 8, 2021

      Good First Job

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Learning opportunities, mentorships, hands on feature development

      Cons

      Low pay, government contracts, somewhat flexible

      4.0
      Oct 11, 2021

      Solid entry level place

      Developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Most of the developers, senior level and beginner level are easy going and helpful.

      Cons

      Pay seems average for entry level, but the yearly bonus and raises aren't anything to write home about. The amount and length of meetings can also numb the mind.

      1.0
      Apr 14, 2022

      A place to start your career

      Associate software developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I gave it a 1 star because you cannot give it any lower but also because of the first pro about this company. He earned that one star. - I had the privilege to learn from one of the most talented person I know and they were not even the tech-lead for the project. (Too bad they were severely underpaid but they no longer work for Edaptive thank goodness.) - Practices new technology stack to develop some very good software. - Practices agile - Pushes employees to take certification courses - It is a good place to start your career. It makes you realize your worth.

      Cons

      - Pay is very low. They have high turnover because of this. - Benefits are not as good with regards to being paid very low. I thought the low salary was because the benefits would be so much better. - Timekeeping is like someone breathing down your neck all the time with it needing you to work exactly down to the minutes. - CEO harasses you to write a good Glassdoor review all the time. (to pad and bury bad reviews like this one) - Management. They promote people who brown-nose the CEO and COO. -- My personal experience with my tech-lead was not very good. He didn't show characteristics of being a good leader at all. All he had was that he was smart and could code. He also disrespected/embarrassed me a few times in front of my colleagues.

      5.0
      Aug 18, 2015

      Advice for Potential Employees

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I have been working for over 40 years, so I am much older than the majority of employees at Edaptive. I heard about Glassdoor.com and how employees can provide reviews about their company so I decide to see what people were saying. What I found was very interesting and I would like to make a couple observations. 1. Many of these negative comments are made by employees after they moved on from Edaptive. I read the recent comments and feel confident attributing them to an employee that was released on that same day. I strongly disagree with both of these comments. These are the emotional ramblings of a disgruntle employee that, personally, I am glad to see leave. 2. Edaptive is a growing software company that is looking to fill numerous software developer positions. Many of our positions are filled with younger developers and job hopping is the “new normal” for Millennials. While the turnover rate is not nearly as high as claimed in some of these reviews, I can tell you that many people leave as a direct result of their performance and/or negative attitudes. I don’t care where you work, neither of those attributes will ensure longevity. Now let me make a recommendation. Take these reviews with a grain of salt. Don’t pass up what may be an outstanding opportunity to learn and work because some former employees decide to post garbage in a manner that prevents them from being held accountable for what they say. Investigate the company and ask questions about what you have read during the interview process. Make sure your decision to work for this, or any, company is based on your firsthand knowledge and not what you read on line. What may not seem like a good job to some people may be the ideal job for you. PROs: This company has been on a steady growth path for the last 10 years. The pay is commensurate with your education and experience. Their benefits are comparable to other companies (e.g., health, dental, and vision insurance, 3 weeks’ vacation/PTO, Simplified IRA, etc.) and I can tell you that they are very generous with yearly bonuses (up to one month’s pay for top performers). I’ve never seen a company that randomly hands out gift cards to their employees. The owners promote education and certification and will generally pay for testing fees and will soon provide a tuition reimbursement program. The work is diverse and is some of the most interesting work that I have been exposed too. When your project is completed you are not laid off, you will be moved onto another project. In 18 years Edaptive has never had to lay off employees due to a lack of work. The owners of this company do care about their employees as much as they care about the company itself. They could not have such a successful company if they treated their employees as described in some of these reviews.

      Cons

      People will always find (or create) a negative issue with a company. I laugh when I read some of the CONs that are posted on this site. Most of the departing employees are junior level employees and have very little experience working in industry and make statements that are more emotional than factual. CONs are nothing but their perceptions.

      2.0
      Aug 22, 2015

      Reality

      Software developer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Working here allows a person to quickly pick up a base of development skills . This is a useful quick stop for new developers who are unsure of themselves and their value. In my opinion, software developers should always check their value in the market to make sure they aren't helping to push down rates at other development companies.

      Cons

      Young employees are paid extremely low wages. Younger employees do not realize their value and tend to work at Edaptive far longer than they need to in order to be qualified for much higher wages. A principal developer might be paid on par with what they made at other companies, but that does not make them experts on compensation at Edaptive. I received a very large raise when I left. The people who are hired on as principles or team leads might have a different experience as they may have known their value going in. That does not mean that Edaptive doesn't pay less than market for most employees compared to what they would be paid at another defense contractor. I too have worked at many companies and have an opinion that is just as valuable as someone calling other posters stupid. I don't think checking into the market and finding better opportunity is dumb, and I would encourage all employees of any company to go out and check their value at other employers before assuming someone getting paid twice what you are receiving is telling you the truth about compensation at Edaptive or elsewhere. If there are only a few people with good wages out of 50-60, they are outliers. Compensation aside, the work life balance was poor here too. I have worked a couple of years since being at Edaptive and have barely worked overtime at all. I regularly worked extra hours at Edaptive. I was also asked to do odd jobs at Edaptive that had nothing to do with software development. This put people in awkward situations where they were building desks during their lunches for a slice of pizza or two. That is something people do because they feel that if they won't, it might affect raises or how they are treated. Are team leads or principles asked to do this "side" work?? Not from what I witnessed. Not everyone is treated the same. There are a handful of people who are treated decently and appear to be paid enough to keep them around. Most of the development work is not done by these people but by people who typically leave after a year or two because of low pay and working conditions. These people who leave do not deserve to be called stupid merely because they have discovered reality...

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