A Cautionary Insight for Senior Software Developers
Pros
Remote work flexibility Friendly coworkers Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 401(k) benefits
Cons
- Reporting structure is unclear; my direct contact handles only performance reviews and timesheets, while actual job assignments come from a manager two levels above as the real Manager didn't want to do employee reviews - Initially hired for a long-term, 10-year project, but later faced micromanagement - New hires brought in while senior employees were laid off, seemingly as a cost-cutting measure due to market saturation and cheaper salary Trend - Disturbing lack of inclusivity: I witnessed discriminatory practices on an interview board where candidates of color and immigrants were routinely rejected based on speculative clearance issues - Even after being hired, I had to wait three months for my own clearance approval to get started