You don't want to make the mistake to work for this company - Software Engineer Cerence AI Employee Review

1.0
Aug 11, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Didnt see any.. And I doubt that will happen sooner.

Cons

- The company really needs to work on the management. Its is horrendous the way the organization management is. - My manager was a nightmare. -Its absolutely strange when an organization promotes a Software Engineer straight to Engineering manager without having the right experience or qualification. And thats not the end. - A manager should build a team and team spirit. What was done was exactly the opposite. No one was allowed to talk to each other if the manager wasnt looped in. Micromanagement to such a extent that most of the productive time went in giving updates which was asked after every 15-20 mins. - A manager should always be aware of the tone used while speaking with anyone. In my team it was always a one way conversation where only the manager spoke and it was mostly shouting and frustrated tone which lead to the manager saying "I dont think you have delivered good results" despite the fact that the entire teams worked rigorously to complete and deliver every task. - No Joining kit or welcome goodies. -No WHF allowance. - LTA and Telephone reimbursement are part of your CTC but not included in monthly salary!! -No good compensation is being offered, - No work life balance at all. - As the work quality is poor, you will not have any learning or growth

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Cerence AI Response
4y
We appreciate your candid feedback. And we’re really disappointed to hear that you had such a stressful experience. It’s the exact opposite of everything we try to do for our employees, nor is it aligned with our company values. Our goal to build an amazing culture at Cerence -- and that requires amazing managers. With that in mind, we launched a number of training and development programs to support our managers and enhance their leadership skills. We have made good progress and plan to continue to focus on their development. We also launched a global employee engagement survey to help us understand where and how we can continue to improve. We are committed to fostering a culture of trust, transparency and mutual respect, where employees can provide continuous feedback—such as yours—to help make Cerence better. We are listening. Thank you!

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5.0
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Pros

It's a good learning experience

Cons

I haven't found anything yet

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Cerence AI Response
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Thank you for leaving a review! Our global internship opportunities are a great opportunity to learn from and work with an incredibly innovative and fun team around the world. We're happy to hear you've found your experience valuable and are lucky to have you with us.
3.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Cerence. I learned a lot, grew significantly, and met many great people from around the world.

Cons

The number of reorganizations and layoffs took a huge toll on the company culture and morale. The company's vision and strategy was hard to pin down as well, which made my job more challenging in a less than ideal way. It was also frustrating that the tuition reimbursement advertised upon signing was actually dependent on department budgets and discretion, so I never had the chance to use it.

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Cerence AI Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Cerence. We’re glad to hear that your time here supported your growth, learning, and connections with colleagues around the world—those relationships and development opportunities are things we value deeply. We also recognize how challenging periods of organizational change can be for morale and culture. Your feedback about clarity of vision and strategy is heard, and it’s an area we continue working to strengthen through more consistent communication. Feedback like this helps inform improvements and we value your perspective and wish you continued success in the next chapter of your career.
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