Toxic work atmosphere - Software Developer Cerence AI Employee Review

1.0
Nov 12, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good location downtown Nice office building

Cons

Serious lack of communication. You don't get the information you need to do your work. No mentoring. No development. This is not the place to become a better developer because you will find no one willing to teach you. Not even your manager. Everyone's in their own bubble. Lack of project timeline organization. Lack of organization in general. Your coworkers act like gatekeepers in their own company. People like to keep information to themselves for things related to learning how to do a specific task, teaching you how to use a tool, or simply knowing what's going on in a project that you are working on. There is no reward for your hard work. You work harder than everyone else on your team and surpass, by far, the goals you defined with your manager at the beginning of the year and get nothing for it. It's all just cheerleading but in the end, you're not rewarded as you should. I don't understand the point of managers. They don't tell you much of what's going on. They don't train or help you when you talk to them about something. They're just there to get an overall sense of how the developers are doing without giving you support. There's better pay in Montreal for the same work. Talented employees have been leaving

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5.0
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Pros

It's a good learning experience

Cons

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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
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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