Good compensation, but management practices need improvement
Pros
Competitive, market-aligned salary with good benefits and a solid 401(k) plan. Work-life balance was historically reasonable, although it has declined in recent years.
Cons
A few validation managers lack sufficient low-level technical understanding and are often unwilling to engage with engineers when legitimate issues are raised. Instead of addressing root causes, concerns are deferred or downplayed while overly optimistic commitments are communicated upward and to customers, leading to repeated escalations. There is also little focus on career development; engineers are reassigned across projects with minimal consideration for growth or preference. Support for international employees is limited, with unclear or restrictive visa sponsorship pathways that make long-term planning difficult.
