Flexible working, but no leadership - Principal Software Engineer Sage Employee Review

1.0
Aug 31, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible working Modern technology in some areas

Cons

Below market-rate pay Complete lack of leadership at the very top Out-of-touch CFO Bonus does not get fully paid due to poor company performance Leadership team think that all poor performance is due to "plan execution" and that their plan is perfect

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5.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

Work life balance is the strongest attribute at Sage. Family matters and mental stablity is supported. Top notch benefits.

Cons

Departments with mixed roles of similar tasks, yet separate teams without collaboration.

1.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some of the people are genuinely rockstars in their crafts. The insurance is top notch and PTO is generous.

Cons

Company culture and morale are awful. The salaries are low, policies are dated and not equitable, product and internal tech is dated. Rapid changes due to poor leadership and frequent turnover. Leadership does not seem to possess the ability to pivot once decisions have been made, even if the decision was the wrong one. Company personality is archaic and as far away from forward-thinking as possible.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your many years with Sage. We're pleased to hear that you valued your colleagues, benefits and time off policies. At the same time, we're sorry to read that your experience of our culture, leadership and ways of working left you feeling disappointed. Creating an environment where colleagues feel heard, supported and able to do their best work is incredibly important to us. While experiences can vary across teams and functions, feedback such as yours helps us better understand where we can improve. Please be assured that your comments have been noted and will be reviewed very carefully. We appreciate your openness and thank you for sharing your perspective. We wish you every success in your future career.
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