On Balance a Great Place - Software Engineer Roche Employee Review

4.0
Jun 9, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company's mission, improving diagnostic for cancer patients, really motivates you to work harder. The leadership team has continued with the founder's passion successfully. Competetive Salary (Even in Silicon Valley). Excellent Benefits (401k and Medical Insurance). But if earning money is your only goal you would do better to look else where. Challenging Work. Although this is Ventana Medical, This is really a division of Roche Diagnostics, which is a behemoth of a company.

Cons

The company is very process oriented. This is really a necessity for FDA regulated companies. Not a Startup Culture.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

The benefits are great and the pay is better than most.

Cons

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