Great place to work, just hit the ceiling for career growth - Staff Systems Engineer Intuit Employee Review

5.0
Jan 10, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

work from home policy great benefits great onsite perks (game rooms, gym, cafeteria, happy hour) other perks (team building event, laid back travel expense policy) work life balance Training and education is encouraged and paid for

Cons

At the senior level there is a log jam of talent and it can become difficult to move up Extremely high turn over in the CIO position Head quarters are in Mountain View, CA, very difficult to move into executive levels of management or architect without being in this location

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5.0
Jul 23, 2026
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Pros

- Learned an enormous amount in a relatively short period of time. - Had significant ownership as an individual contributor, with opportunities to drive projects from idea to launch. - Built and shipped work that had meaningful impact across the team. - High visibility with leadership, giving me opportunities to influence direction and demonstrate leadership beyond my level. - Fast-paced environment that accelerated my technical growth and decision-making skills.

Cons

Workload could be demanding at times, with periods of long hours to meet deadlines or support critical projects.

1.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Office Perks: Free gluten-free lunch on Wednesdays, along with free snacks and coffee.

Cons

Zero Real Training: They do not properly train you for the actual job. The training is completely rushed and horrible, leaving you highly unprepared for the actual workflows. Complete Isolation from Management: You are entirely on your own. You will almost never actually meet with your team lead or management for constructive guidance. The "Hunger Games" Culture: The entire operation is completely unorganized and highly unprofessional. You are constantly reminded that you are easily replaceable, creating a toxic, high-stress atmosphere where everyone is walking on eggshells. Absurd Case Metrics & Restricted Breaks: The job is run like a jail. They actively discourage you from taking your legally allowed breaks and expect you to process complex cases back-to-back with zero breathing room. Unethical Directives on Fraud: Shockingly, there are instances where you are actively encouraged to keep fraudulent accounts open rather than properly securing them, which goes against basic compliance integrity. Forced Scheduling & Lack of Agency Support: Management will force you into late schedules with no flexibility. The Blindside Firing: There is zero job security here. If they decide they are done with you, they will simply call your staffing agency behind your back and fire you with absolutely no explanation, leaving you completely blindsided and locked out of your systems without warning.

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