Strong product and talented peers, but toxic management
Pros
Solid Product & Client Base: Despite working with an older technology stack, the core product is strong and has a reputable client base. Talented Peers: The engineering talent in India is highly skilled and capable. Good Benefits: Company perks such as gym memberships and comprehensive medical insurance are well-maintained.
Cons
Severe Work-Life Balance Issues: Expect extremely long hours. Employees in India routinely work 12 to 16 hours a day, making a healthy work-life balance non-existent. Toxic & Hierarchical Management: The leadership style at the Director and VP levels is overly bossy and micromanaged. There is a strong sentiment that the India team is treated merely as cheap labor rather than valued partners, with a noticeable lack of appreciation compared to teams outside India. Zero Job Security: The environment feels highly unstable due to frequent layoffs and favoritism. Flawed Escalation & HR Culture: India leadership lacks real autonomy. If you escalate professional or personal grievances to the India head, expect it to be passed directly to US management without local resolution. This often results in management taking feedback personally, leading to retaliatory behavior or micro-management designed to pressure the employee into resigning.
