gLg Lowdown - Software Engineer GLG Employee Review

5.0
Apr 23, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The CEO is a breath of fresh air (in addition to some other key individuals at the company). My direct manager is divine. I love my job/career and the amazing people I regularly work with every day. I'm paid well. I'm treated well, and I feel like my coworkers genuinely care about me (and I care about them). I'm one of the lucky ones. And truth be told, nearly all of GLG engineering is a great place to be. Speaking more broadly, GLG's culture is gradually changing for the better and becoming a different company. I am optimistic it will only continue to improve. That said, you may or may not enjoy working here mostly because of your direct manager and the chain of leadership filtering above that individual. To speak briefly about the company's history, GLG has always done a great job of hiring intelligent people. Unfortunately, the company also prioritized hiring book smart people over individuals who exhibited kindness, empathy, patience, etc. As a result, the culture still has highly toxic aspects to it and highly toxic people within it (even in senior leadership positions). I'd even say some toxic new hires snuck in, but I guess that could be anywhere. DEI is huge for corporations right now and GLG is no different. I think the CEO takes it seriously and makes it a top priority. Even so, there is still a lot of work for the company to do in terms of hiring, training, creating career opportunities, valuing difference, etc. In sum, I would recommend someone work at GLG (esp. on the engineering side of the house).

Cons

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great co-workers, solid healthcare plans (with transgender coverage!) and excellent leave policies.

Cons

Five or six years ago GLG was an incredible place to work. It was inclusive and fun. Then Paul Todd left and everything went downhill so fast it gave me whiplash. New CHRO was a buddy of the new CEOs and the nepo hires continued from there. So many RIFs that the teams are all skeletal, and everything that made the amazing culture at GLG disappeared. I may recommend GLG for a new grad desperate for something to put on their resume, it’s probably fine for that. As far as the company I loved and genuinely enjoyed being a part of? Well that’s long dead. Management is catty and they’re all watching their own backs, everyone is working scared and willing to push anyone else under the bus.

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