Photon Sr. Software Engineer reviews

2.5

36% would recommend to a friend

(275 total reviews)
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Srinivas Balasubramanian

46% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Photon with 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 275 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Photon is rated 35% below average by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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275 reviews
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Feb 5, 2026
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Pros

Absolutely No Pros — Avoid If Possible

Cons

Only consider this company if it’s truly your last option and you’re desperate for work. The pay is horrible, and management is constantly looking for excuses to cut money from your salary. They use activity-tracking software on company laptops and will question you if you step away for even 10 minutes, asking you to explain yourself. The level of micromanagement is exhausting and creates a stressful, toxic environment where you never feel trusted. Overall, it feels more like being monitored than being employed.

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