Pros
• In certain teams, especially where managers lead with empathy and clarity, the culture can be strong and supportive. These environments exist and offer a healthy, productive space. If you are considering a role, learning about your future manager and their leadership style is essential before accepting any offer. • The vacation policy is generous, and for those who manage to find a balanced workload, it allows for meaningful rest and recovery. • Visibility and ownership are highly rewarded. Individuals who take initiative, lead cross-functional efforts, and make their work known often advance faster. While this promotes leadership, it can sometimes come at the expense of collaborative engineering culture, which is a big risk!!! • Facilities and infrastructure are excellent. The offices are well-equipped and comfortable for both hybrid and in-person work models. • The technical ecosystem includes many microservices and large-scale challenges. Engineers working on the core systems will find opportunities to solve complex problems and grow in scale-oriented thinking.
Cons
• The work culture has become increasingly high-pressure and performance-driven. In some environments, this has led to internal competition, reduced collaboration, and a noticeable increase in political behavior. • Leadership turnover and structural shifts have impacted team stability. Several employees have described a cultural shift that no longer reflects the company’s original values. • Based on my experience, many of the concerns raised in internal feedback surveys are not directly addressed. Employees are often left feeling unheard when ineffective leadership is allowed to persist without meaningful action. • While headquarters in the US has been a strong force behind Intuit’s global success, communication gaps and lack of local visibility have contributed to misalignment at the Israel site. • Compensation packages in Israel are positioned below many comparable companies in the region. For some, this is offset by stability and benefits. For others, it creates a mismatch with market expectations. • In several teams, the on-call demands are intense, with limited safeguards for maintaining work-life balance. This can lead to prolonged periods of stress and burnout if not well managed. • Internal misalignment and management conflicts sometimes delay execution. Engineers may find themselves navigating unclear priorities or conflicting directions from leadership. • Layoffs, though framed as strategic, have at times included high-performing individuals. I personally experienced one of these events, and I know many colleagues who were deeply affected. The communication surrounding these layoffs left many with a sense of confusion and disappointment. • Global support structures can be difficult to work with due to timezone limitations and response delays. This has a tangible impact on delivery speed and team velocity. • Engineers are sometimes evaluated based on factors outside of their control, such as cross-team blockers or organizational inefficiencies. This can negatively affect performance reviews and career growth despite an engineer’s best efforts.