1. Out-sourcing focused - as much as possible, they try to be super lean in US, in all departments, be it engineering or other.
If an employee resigns in US office, they hire a replacement in Romania/India.
1st level Managers suffer and work a lot to deliver. 1st level managers (those who manage engineers) do all kinds of dances in order to deliver projects, pressure engineers, but can't speak for those employees to get raises because they know they're yelled at (by VPs/Directors).
2. below par pay, no bonus, stock awards at peanut size - annual performance reviews are a comedy skit
If someone joins in US, be prepared to work with no appreciation or growth or salary hikes. E.g. salary hikes for last 3 yr in top engineering talent (below Architect level, interviewed multiple folk) is 1.1k, 1k, 1.5k ... this is a big joke compared to what industry is paying over last 3-4 yr. (2014-2017)
2. Mantra they follow: don't promote those who work in USA i.e. no growth how much ever you contribute for 5 yr, or 10 yr
3. technically, they stick to old ways and not adapting newer technologies (except for Haxe on client-side; MicroServices on server-side; Splunk in Ops)
4. average workforce age is much older than other companies
5. No other product in positive sight other than IPTV based solution for MSOs... if that doesn't click, there will be another layoff (4 in last 6 years)!
