Sep 20, 2010
Xilinx
Acquired by AMD
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Xilinx Hardware Development Engineer reviews
3.9
37% would recommend to a friend
Victor Peng
100% approve of CEO
24% positive business outlook
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9 reviews
3.0
Apr 15, 2009
Recommend
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Pros
Despite the recent downturns and low employee morale, this company is still one of the most vibrant and dynamic environment to work for. Compared to its competitors and others in the semiconductor industry, this still is a very open environment to work in with good relationship between management and employees. The overall spirit going around is that the economic downturn is going to be weathered and the company will regain its footing with confidence. This spirit, despite the recent layoffs and re-organizations is the reason why this is such a great company to work for. On the other hand, cracks are beginning to show in the facade...
Cons
Employees are not just numbers on paper. They are humans and will have human emotions. If treated well and respected, they will go out of their way to work for the well being of the company. The recent executive team overhaul changed the basic culture of the company to employees watching over their backs and not daring to speak their minds. Many very talented individuals are let go in increasingly senseless layoffs. This, coupled with the new semi-annual rating system is wearing down company morale never before seen in Xilinx history. People are now only doing their jobs to not get let go during the economic downturn. The basic sentiment is that one should not be the nail that sticks out, whether this is for good or for bad. This is not the CREATIVE spirit that got Xilinx to the Number 1 spot in the industry over the years.
2.0
Oct 3, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros
Flexible work schedules and good benefits. People are generally good to work with and company has a laid back culture with a great deal of diversity. Products combine technology from a number of different areas and there is little hording of information.
Cons
Lack of high level strategic direction. Career opportunities limited by lack of growth. Reduced emphasis on development of new technologies and engineering and marketing have become un-focused. Internal processes have begun to lag behind industry standards. Slow adoption of new ideas. Moral was high but is slipping as the "good old days" get further and further away. No clear indication from management that they know a way forward
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