Pros: A strong engineer-first culture and customer orientation.

Cons: Work from office for all days.

Pros: Really talented people out here! If the motto is to learn, I highly encourage joining here, especially fresh graduates. The technology is really advanced.

Cons: If you are a senior engineer with family and life outside work, I would highly recommend not joining this place. You’ll thank me later. Basically, WLB is non-existent! Working weekends would be the norm, even though no one would ask you to do so.

Pros: I came to Applied without a traditional tech background, and it’s been the most accelerated growth experience of my career. From day one, I was trusted with high-impact work and surrounded by people who genuinely wanted to help me succeed. The pace is fast, but it drives rapid growth. I’ve been able to take on real ownership, step into new challenges, and build skills I never expected to gain this early in my career. The intensity can be a lot to manage, but if you can keep up, the company genuinely feels like a rocket ship — accelerating both business success and personal development. One thing that stands out is the transparency — not just from my direct manager, but all the way up to the leadership team. Goals, priorities, and tough decisions are shared openly, which builds trust and helps everyone stay aligned and focused.

Cons: It’s a demanding environment. You’re expected to bring your best every day, which can be intense. Burnout is a real risk and requires active self-regulation. Some parts of the org still feel siloed, and feedback can sometimes be more timely or tactful.