One Step Forward, Two Steps Back - Software Developer General Atomics Employee Review

2.0
Apr 7, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Raised pay from not competitive to competitive. Hybrid work schedule (some WFM, some in office). People are collaborative and understanding. A lot of diversity. Good culture and values. Looks good on your resume.

Cons

Raised pay from not competitive to competitive ONLY after all the software developers started leaving the company. Hybrid work schedule ONLY if you don't have any work to do on site or are a manager. (SPOILER - all the work is done on site) People are collaborative and understanding ONLY if you are lucky. My first team was great, then everyone left and now my new manager and team members have micromanagement problems. A lot of diversity due to the fact that GA offers H1B work VISAs. Good culture and values ONLY if your values include an infatuation with military technology and beer (for some reason everyone who works here seems to drink alcohol). Looks good on your resume BUT is very hard to describe since you can't be too specific.

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Cons

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Pros

Lots of structure, tools and resources to do the job.

Cons

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