Sr. Software Engineer - Anonymous employee REI Systems Employee Review

3.0
Sep 14, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, good 401k plan and benefits. Nice workplace environment, flexible hours (does not mean less work)

Cons

Dated technology stack, convoluted, closed framework library which all projects have to use. This makes learning and introduction of new technologies very difficult. Growth depends on the project you work on, salary not par with other companies in the area.

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REI Systems Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments on your experience working at REI Systems. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the people you worked with and the physical environment. REI is completely customer-focused when it comes to the technologies or methodologies we use. We have made a conscious choice not to force our customers to use new technologies just because they are being touted as the “latest and greatest.” We use technologies that best solve our customers’ business problems. We are diligent in conducting regular proactive salary audits against market rates to ensure fair compensation to every employee in the organization. We are and intend to continue to remain competitive for the best people in the DC Metro area. Thank You, REI's People Services Team.

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