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DEKA Research and Development

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Very political, disorganized and discriminating , job description does not match your position - Software Developer DEKA Research and Development Employee Review

2.0
Aug 16, 2019
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Pros

Good people overall. Has a great vibe.

Cons

DEKA claims to own the technology and what not. However, the way they do this should also be equally important. There is a lot of politics going on in DEKA. The hiring process is completely arbitrary and the questions asked during the interview does not even relate to the work you will be doing. They hire people for cheap labor and make them do whatever they want. There is a lot of discrimination going on in DEKA. The manager picks whoever he/she likes and I myself was a victim of racism because of my origin. My team lead would not like me and give my work to his friends in the team and someone who he knew well before or some other new hires. For young people trying to develop a good career, Deka is not the right place. They will destroy your career . Since your duties can change very week, you will be never be able to acquire top skills you need to be better in your field. It's very organic and all over the place. If you are honest and decent about your role, they will never let you grow. They are losing and going to loose a lot of engineer because of this.

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5.0
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Pros

You will get to work with brilliant engineers across all disciplines. DEKA will expect you to put in the effort, but will also give you the opportunity to learn, grow, develop industry skills, and use them to improve the quality of life of thousands of people. As a 20 year veteran, you will rest well every night, knowing your work is going to help humanity.

Cons

Nothing in particular. Sometimes remote access is a bit flaky.

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3.0
Jun 6, 2026
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Pros

There is a culture of sharing and helping. Flat structure means everyone has a say. Plenty of projects and opportunities. Project dependent, but for the most part a fairly laid back culture.

Cons

Expect about 40% less than market average. They have difficulty keeping the people that are worth it. Year 0 and year 30 at the company have the same benefits, PTO, and bonus. No maternal/paternal benefits. General disbelief that any product will ever hit market or achieve internal milestones.

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