fun technology but risky and lots of hours - Software Engineer GE Employee Review

3.0
Sep 28, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The technical part of the job can be very enjoyable. The medical technology is fun to work on. Permissive vacation is great for new hires (you get as much vacation as your manager let's you have...)

Cons

Permissive vacation is great for new employees, but it means those that have been there many years are at the mercy of their managers to get the vacation they earned through years of service. Company claims to have a technical career path, but it is very difficult to make it to the upper levels of that path, and I have seen many people who did make it that level subsequently laid off, so it is not a very safe or long term career path. Frequent layoffs at all levels. It is sometimes possible to find another internal job after a layoff, especially for younger employees at lower levels.

Explore other reviews about GE

5.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing work culture, good program

Cons

Have to advocate for project

3.0
Jul 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was appropriate for the position. Management was active.

Cons

They expect employees to give free overtime. Salary is expected to work overtime without reason. Hourly are expected to work overtime without pay, even if there is a reason. Management will protect themselves first. No one is truly good at their job because employees are constantly being moved.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All