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Unreasonable expectations - Software Engineer DEKA Research and Development Employee Review

2.0
Sep 8, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Co-workers are intelligent, hard working, and enjoyable.

Cons

Management can set unreasonable goals and expect folks to work overtime or weekends to get things done. The company policy is hypocritical. For example, they happily promote doing good things for the world, but all the recycling bins are ironically emptied into dumpsters that go to the landfill. If HR doesn't want to acknowledge a problem they ignore it. Upper management has dedicated their life to the company. If you want to rise in the ranks, prepare to do the same. You will become a servant to the CEO. Employees are underpaid and under appreciated.

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5.0
Jan 15, 2026
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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
Recommend
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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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