Not a great place to work - Software Development Engineer UKG Employee Review

1.0
May 17, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

401k, insurance, pto and some other benefits

Cons

We had layoffs recently combined with high turnover. Completely incompetent management. Hugo is one of the worst executives that I’ve worked with, don’t even think about taking a job under EPIC. Bring Aaron ain or someone competent back before they run the company into the ground. The management at this point only cares about the money, people are leaving the company in hoards. Most of them I know are ready to jump the ship if they’ve opportunity elsewhere.

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2.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The company offers a convenient office location with plenty of nearby dining options and ample parking. The office environment is pleasant, with nice views that make in-office days more enjoyable. The hybrid work arrangement provides a good balance between collaboration and flexibility. Additionally, the organization has been supportive of using AI-powered development tools, which can help improve developer productivity and efficiency.

Cons

As a Senior Software Engineer, I found the company to have several challenges that made it difficult to be effective and grow professionally. The engineering culture can sometimes feel blame-oriented rather than focused on learning and continuous improvement. The software delivery process contains multiple layers of approvals and redundant steps, resulting in slow code promotion to production and reduced engineering velocity. Technical decisions made by senior leadership do not always align with modern engineering practices, which can make innovation and technology adoption more difficult. Recent organizational changes have also reduced the attractiveness of the benefits package. Additionally, bonus compensation is minimal and generally not a meaningful part of overall rewards. While there are talented colleagues and opportunities to work on large-scale systems, engineers who value fast execution, modern technology practices, and strong performance-based compensation may find the environment less appealing.

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