Good company, bad development practices - Senior Member of Technical Staff Model N Employee Review

3.0
Jul 17, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good work/life balance, decent pay (though you might have to fight for it), good benefits/vacation. Very flexible regarding work schedule. From the perspective of an employee in Product Development: You will get to work on an amazingly large and complex app without being boxed into one tiny role. While this has its ups and downs, it will teach you things few other companies can.

Cons

Long development cycles + waterfall model + complex codebase + unplanned support work = prepare to fall behind. When you do, prepare for more people bugging you for progress reports than actually helping to resolve the issue. There is little interest in working on anything not immediately and directly sellable to a customer. They are not "pro-training"; expect to do most learning and skill development on your own time.

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5.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

The organization operates in a fast-paced environment with a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives that empower individuals to take an active role in driving growth. These opportunities support both business expansion and employee skill development, while a highly transparent communication model, including monthly company Town Halls, ensures consistent information sharing and organizational alignment.

Cons

While organizational processes are well intended, the pace of change can create challenges in clearly understanding how to navigate and operate effectively within the company’s structure.

5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Strong growth organization with a significant emphasis on teamwork, tools and metrics. Flexible work environment Excellent communication from the top down

Cons

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