Mixed bag - Senior Applications Engineer Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Oct 28, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Overall great colleagues at Xylem. Somehow the company manages to continually attract good, knowledgable people. The watermark (volunteerism) push is good.

Cons

Depending on the part of the business you are in, and your manager - you can encounter a very toxic work environment. Turnover in one group i was in was extremely high over a few years (60-70%) due to the stress of 'getting it done' while being chronically overstaffed. Several were fired for being hostile towards coworkers (particularly females). Negotiate a higher salary starting out - once you're in the company you're subject to 'standard' raises no matter how stellar your performance is.

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Xylem Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed working with skilled colleagues and appreciated the Watermark volunteer initiative. We’re listening to your concerns about workplace culture, turnover, and compensation, and we’re committed to making improvements in these areas. Your feedback is truly helpful as we work to create a better experience for all employees.

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5.0
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Anonymous intern
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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