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Software Development Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at AlphaSense for less than 1 year
November 30, 2024
Pune
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Only the DevOps team stands out as a well-functioning unit with opportunities to learn from their approach and workflows.

  • The interview process was smooth.

Cons
  • Most toxic and micromanaging culture I have seen so far in my career. - On several occasions, team was left no choice but to work extra hours on Friday nights. - Employees are treated like slaves with no payment for regular long hours and working on weekends along with incessant pings from their managers during weekdays AND weekends. - Limited opportunities for skill development or learning new technologies. - Remote/hybrid flexibility often undermined by expectations to work extra hours and on weekends to meet deadlines set by project management. - A culture of blame is prevalent, with delays frequently attributed to developers or other teams rather than addressing root causes and inefficient management practices. - Concerns raised by employees are often not acknowledged or addressed adequately by anyone. HR is NOT your friend. Even if you raise a concern multiple times it will be brushed off with diplomatic words. - Management practices leave much to be desired, leading to inefficiencies and dissatisfaction among employees. - HR's role in improving prevalent toxic culture and employee well-being seems minimal. - Product management often struggles with clarity, resulting in last-minute changes and conflicting priorities. - Workplace disagreements occasionally escalate in meetings, impacting team dynamics. - Recent layoffs, including those of newly hired employees, have created an atmosphere of uncertainty in this organization. - Outdated development practices with poor designs, minimal testing.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
1.0
Senior Management
1.0

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