Pearson Principal Software Developer reviews

1.4

1% would recommend to a friend

(12 total reviews)
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Omar Abbosh

Not enough data to show CEO approval

1% positive business outlook

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12 reviews
1.0
Feb 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Honestly, I've struggled to find any pros.

Cons

- Company wants to be a “tech company,” but the talent, tech stack, and leadership capability don’t match the audacious, shareholder-driven goals - Unstable organization: frequent leadership changes, power dynamics, cost cutting, and restructures -Lowball salaries; very stingy with compensation and benefits - Does not want to hire top talents to fulfill ambitious goals and keep the systems running - Little to no process, accountability, or clarity in roles and responsibilities - Pushes AI heavily without clear business use cases—often feels like vaporware for optics - Preference for lower-cost employees (less experienced hires, interns) over needed expertise - Outdated tech stack, no budget for modern tools, and constant buzzword pivots with no clear vision - not a place to come to work if you want to feel valued - Gallup survey results can't be trusted. Direct reports are pushed to filter negative feedback through management before responding, undermining the integrity of the survey. - Managers ask direct reports to commit time outside of work and weekend despite salaried roles and no overtime - High stress, constant chaos due to poor planning, prioritization, and limited budgets - inflated leadership; have budget to expand the leadership team but no funds for the people actually doing the operational work. - no thought leadership or clear, consistent direction Avoid! A company that doesn't value the people doing the actual work

2.0
Dec 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly, dedicated, hardworking employees - Benefits are still good, although the company has been steadily cutting back for several years. - Generally good work-life balance and flexible wfh policy

Cons

- Constant layoffs and reorganization. - Compensation is well-below market rate and annual increases are anemic at best. - Steady reductions in staffing means all employees are overworked and stressed. - Employee recognition is nonexistent. There's no longer any acknowledgement for years of service, beyond what individual managers might provide.

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