Excellent culture - Senior Software Developer Discover Employee Review

5.0
Aug 11, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very forward thinking company that is willing to make the investment in their employees and in the technology needed to advance their market share. Excellent vacation package and work-life balance.

Cons

As with any large company, it is sometimes difficult to see the big picture and feel like you're more than just a "cog in the machine".

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It was a great work-life balance company.

Cons

After the acquisition, everything changed; the company became toxic by Capital One

4.0
Jul 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong operational and risk-management culture - Discover appears to place significant emphasis on governance, documentation, audit readiness, and disciplined execution. This can provide stability and clear accountability.

Cons

Organizational change created uncertainty - The Capital One acquisition and integration contributed to shifting priorities, role uncertainty, restructuring, heavier workloads, and a lack of long-term job stability.

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