Solid foundation for early career, but limited growth opportunities - Associate Software Engineer CDK Global Employee Review

3.0
Jan 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Structured environment with clearly defined roles. Good exposure to enterprise software development practices. Pair programming culture helped me learn from senior engineers. Stable work life balance. Decent benefits package.

Cons

Layoffs came without much warning despite company messaging. Limited opportunities to stretch beyond your designated role. Siloed teams made it hard to understand the full product lifecycle. Career progression path was unclear for junior engineers.

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5.0
Mar 2, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Competitive pay and benefits (if that outweighs a toxic culture for you. My time at CDK has shown me what good leadership does NOT look like.

Cons

Leadership and management culture were the biggest issues. Poor managers are protected and good employees are left carrying the consequences. There is a strong culture of micromanagement, shifting expectations, and documentation over development. Honest feedback wasn't valued and accountability seemed to stop at management. Over time I watched team morale suffer, trust disappearing, and fellow talented employees leaving in sake of their sanity.

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