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OpenGov Software Engineer reviews

2.2

11% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

Thiago Sá Freire

Not enough data to show CEO approval

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Career opportunities

2.0

Work/Life balance

1.9

Senior management

1.8

Culture & values

1.7

Diversity & inclusion

Software Engineer employees have rated OpenGov with 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. OpenGov is rated 43% below average by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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20 reviews
1.0
Apr 13, 2026

Bad Management in Pune Fin DevOps

Software engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No positive thing- they are changing daily even AI is mot changing the way they are changing

Cons

Despite multiple reviews and presentations, feedback remains unclear and often contradictory, leading to repeated rework. There is no defined process, no accountability, and very little respect for the team’s time and effort. Overall, the FinDevOps function feels disorganized and unpredictable, heavily dependent on individual behavior rather than clear product or business goals. Management lacks technical depth and fails to translate leadership directions—such as concepts like “vibe coding”—into any meaningful or actionable guidance for the team. There is also a noticeable spillover of personal issues into the workplace, contributing to inconsistency in decision-making. Frequent mood swings further disrupt execution, with priorities shifting unpredictably and, at times, resetting the team’s work entirely. The environment ultimately results in confusion, inefficiency, and continuous rework rather than structured delivery.

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OpenGov Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take your concerns seriously. OpenGov operates with a startup mindset and is building quickly with AI, which requires teams to be nimble, but not at the expense of clear expectations and accountability. Our decisions are grounded in doing what’s best for our customers and advancing our vision of high-performance government for every community, and we’re focused on continuously improving how goals, priorities, and processes are communicated. Delivering on our mission to power more effective and accountable government requires relentless alignment and trust within teams. We’re continuing to invest in manager effectiveness through ongoing leadership development and coaching. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
1.0
Mar 14, 2026

A "10/10" on the Toxicity Scale – Micro-management Over Results

Software engineer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The "startup energy" is present, and the speed of the environment could be a positive for some. ​Free lunches are provided (though they don't compensate for the lack of work-life balance). ​Individual local leaders are decent people, but they are unfortunately bound by rigid top-down mandates.

Cons

Cons: ​Extreme Micro-management: There is an obsessive focus on swipe-in/swipe-out times and "butt-in-seat" metrics. This culture of surveillance creates a disconnect where employees focus more on attendance logs than actual productivity. ​Bait-and-Switch Tactics: Expectations set during the interview process regarding WFH flexibility and "normal" hours are disregarded immediately upon joining. ​Toxic Leadership Philosophy: Instructions from the top seem to view professionals as "assets to be controlled" rather than experts to be trusted. This lack of trust is palpable and damaging to morale. ​Zero Work-Life Boundaries: Meetings are routinely scheduled as late as 10:00 PM. Quality of life, family time, and personal health are treated as secondary to the "rush," despite what the official company values might claim. ​Illusory Feedback Loops: Internal "anonymous" surveys are not perceived as anonymous. Employees feel forced to provide perfect scores out of fear of retaliation, meaning leadership is operating on false data.

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OpenGov Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry this was your experience, and we’re committed to creating a consistently great culture for everyone. Managers should be engaged in ways that empower and support, and our Leadership Development Program for managers across the company reinforces those expectations through ongoing coaching and alignment. We also take your feedback on balance seriously; our mission to power more effective and accountable government is demanding, and we want to help teammates do the best work of their careers alongside their personal priorities. For clarity, any internal surveys we designate as anonymous are anonymous, and we rely on that feedback to shape programs and policies. We appreciate your perspective and are committed to continuing to improve.
1.0
Dec 9, 2025

Enter at Your Own Risk: Politics Over Talent Every Time

Software developer
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No any pros to describe

Cons

1. Management prefers obedience over skill or ideas. 2. Managers avoid responsibility and push mistakes onto juniors. 3. A culture of blame, not learning or support. 4. Promotions are based on favoritism, not performance. 5. Career growth depends more on politics than merit. 6. Lack of transparency in decisions and processes. 7. Work-life balance suffers due to unrealistic expectations. 8. Toxic workplace culture—more blame than appreciation. 9. No work-life balance-Poor work-life balance with weekend work becoming normal at times.

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OpenGov Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t reflect the culture we work hard to build at OpenGov. What you describe is not acceptable to us and not consistent with what we hear from most of our team members, but we take your concerns seriously. We’re committed to a culture where people feel supported, trusted, and encouraged to learn. Over the past six months, we’ve expanded management coaching across the company, and we have additional programs planned for 2026 to ensure every leader is equipped to help their teams grow and do the best work of their careers.
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