Great Culture, Awful Work Management - Software Engineer Viasat Employee Review

2.0
Nov 17, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people are passionate, caring, and really down to earth. The benefits are better than most places offer. There is a lot of work, so you stay busy.

Cons

The company is poorly managed in the engineering department. There is usually one Project Manager per roughly 5 to 8 software engineering teams, and software engineers can have anywhere from 1 to 3 bosses they report to. Communication is the worst, especially for a Satellite Communications company. The lack of inter-team cooperation and communication causes overlap in releases, undocumented system changes, and costly disruptions that even make the news when they regularly disrupt service for their high-paying customers.

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Viasat Response
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Thank you for the review! We are glad to hear that you appreciate our passionate and caring team, as well as the competitive benefits we offer. We strive to create a dynamic work environment where employees feel valued and supported. However, we acknowledge the concerns you've raised about the engineering department, particularly regarding management and communication. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are dedicated to making positive changes to ensure a more efficient and collaborative work environment. Thank you for your constructive advice!

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