Low Pay, High Stress, Incompetent Leadership and Management - Software Developer Revvity Employee Review

1.0
May 20, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent benefits and work/life balance. I'm hesitant to include work/life balance as a pro because you have to fight for it. They will drain every ounce of your time and life if you don't set your own limits. There is an overwhelming and always increasing amount of work with no commensurate increase in compensation. If you are desperate or just need a place to start, this company is okay, but I would highly suggest being ready to job hunt again in a few years.

Cons

Very low pay versus market, especially when compared to responsibilities and work load. Raises are either non-existent or close enough to zero to be offensive. From what I can tell, the organization is a mess structurally. There's no clear chain of command, and people/groups have overlapping responsibilities. The opinions of those people/groups drives changes within the company, and those opinions often conflict. People doing the actual work end up with repetitive tasks solely due to failure of leadership and management. There's a constant flood of new ideas (assuming coming from leadership) that cause current projects to be rushed to completion and all backlog of tasks to be pushed back. This is where some sort of proper leadership or management would be beneficial. Leadership and management is a huge weak point of the company. Combine an unfiltered flood of new tasks, often conflicting, with a lack of leadership, and the end result is a burned out, resentful workforce. The employees doing the actual work end up taking on the responsibility of the people who should be supporting and helping them develop professionally. Management seems to be struggling as well. So I do not really see them as the source of the issue. The problems appear to be systemic and cascading from the top. The company is filled with people who cannot adapt to new challenges and use existing tools to solve new problems they encounter in their everyday work. A large number of employees do not attempt to figure out their own solutions to problems. They make it someone else's problems. Inevitably, this means problems get passed top-down until it reaches someone willing to put in the effort to figure it.

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Revvity Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such comprehensive feedback about your experience at Revvity. We take your concerns very seriously, particularly regarding compensation, organizational structure, and leadership effectiveness. Your detailed observations about workload management, conflicting priorities, and the need for clearer operating procedures provide valuable insights that we're committed to addressing. We recognize that our software development teams are critical to our mission, and we want to ensure they feel supported, fairly compensated, and able to do their best work in a well-structured environment. We're actively working on compensation benchmarking, organizational clarity initiatives, and leadership development programs to address these systemic issues you've identified. We'd encourage you to share this feedback directly with HR leadership through our confidential channels so we can work on specific improvements. We're investing in enhanced management training through our Leadership Academy, implementing clearer project prioritization processes, and conducting comprehensive compensation reviews to ensure our technical talent is competitively rewarded. Your experience doesn't reflect the supportive, growth-oriented culture we strive to create, and we're committed to making meaningful changes. We value employees like you who are willing to provide honest feedback - it's essential for driving the improvements our organization needs to better support our teams and achieve our mission.

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5.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

Remote work, flexible hours, great teammates

Cons

Lesser pay than market, not much annual bonus and no RSU.

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Revvity Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being part of Revvity. We’re very pleased to hear that you’ve had a positive experience with the flexibility, remote work environment, and supportive teammates. Creating a collaborative and flexible workplace is something we continue to prioritize. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding compensation, bonus structure, and equity opportunities. We understand how important competitive rewards are, particularly in the technology space, and feedback like yours is valuable as we continue evaluating how we support and retain our employees.
4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Revvity offers numerous opportunities for career growth, as well as personal and professional development. The company encourages collaboration across sites, making it easier to build relationships with colleagues and gain exposure to different teams and areas of expertise. One of the standout benefits is the mentorship program, which provides employees with valuable guidance, career development support, and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals. Whether you're looking to explore new career paths, expand your skill set, or grow within the organization, there are resources available to help you succeed. The company also fosters a culture of continuous learning and encourages employees to take on new challenges, develop technical expertise, and broaden their professional networks.

Cons

Communication between sites and cross-functional teams can be inconsistent, which sometimes leads to delays in decision-making and project execution. Priorities can shift frequently, making it challenging to plan long-term and maintain focus on key objectives. Workloads can be demanding, particularly during busy periods, and employees are often expected to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously. While the company offers strong professional development resources, career progression and compensation growth are not always clearly defined, making it difficult for employees to understand what is needed to advance. Improving communication, organizational alignment, and transparency around promotions and compensation would significantly enhance the employee experience.

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