Outdated Company Culture - Software Engineer General Atomics Employee Review

2.0
Jan 4, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Tons of great people who actually do good work. Huge company with large presence in SD which allowed for different work environments (offices in Torrey Pines, Poway, RB, etc). Plenty of funding (at the time). Decent pay.

Cons

HR does not care about you. Your complaints mean nothing if you have no seniority, which is usually gained through nepotism. Outdated technology stack. Huge age gap between older developers and new grads which will eventually turn into a logistical nightmare when the older developers retire. Toxic culture around upper management's time being "too valuable" to ask them for questions/follow-ups. Uncomfortable and unnecessary segregation between full-time employees and contractors.

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5.0
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Pros

Very good work life balance

Cons

9 hour shifts 4 days a week

4.0
Jul 10, 2026
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Pros

Managers are very supportive and foster growth while challenging you. Semi flexible schedule - can come in early or stay late to meet required hours. Decent pay, tuition reimbursement, 401k matching, Mentorship opportunities

Cons

Leadership tends to get ahead of themselves with potential large contracts. Begin to invest a lot of time and money prior to contracts being awarded. Could be more clear on company goals and mission. Limited salary increase when changing roles.

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