Strong engineering culture but slow decision-making processes - Senior Full Stack Engineer Fidelity Investments Employee Review

4.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong engineering culture with emphasis on quality and reliability. Opportunities to work on large-scale financial applications used by millions of customers. Collaborative teams and supportive colleagues. Good work-life balance compared to many technology organizations. Exposure to modern technologies including React, TypeScript, cloud platforms, and CI/CD practices. Strong focus on accessibility, security, and compliance.

Cons

Decision-making can sometimes be slow due to regulatory and compliance requirements. Large organization structure may involve multiple approval layers. Legacy systems and processes can occasionally slow down modernization efforts. Cross-team dependencies can impact delivery timelines.

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5.0
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Pros

Good benefits, good total comp

Cons

Too much in bonus compensation that is flexible, not enough guaranteed salary

5.0
Jun 11, 2018
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Pros

Benefits including profit sharing and bonuses are great. The breadth of this company provides a great opportunity to try out different career paths or boost your current one.

Cons

In my current role, I am working overtime more often than I'd like with recognition that seems to only go so far until it sizzles out. That may be tied to the size of the company itself, where promotions work in a "trickle down" manner.

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