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Cool Tech, Toxic Culture

SMTS Firmware Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at AMD for 1 year
March 30, 2023
Markham, Ontario
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Cutting Edge Projects

Interesting tech (SerDes in my case)

Cons

Toxic, abusive, political, backstabbing culture from the top. They told me the first week, "You are our shield in meetings with other teams." Burnouts and a turnover rate of 35%+

Advice to Management
  1. Give minimum basic training.
  2. Don't treat your workforce like garbage.
  3. Don't cultivate a toxic political atmosphere; these are human beings.
  4. Do not reward a cutthroat attitude.

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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