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QA Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Costco for 2 years
January 10, 2022
Issaquah, Washington
2.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Competitive salary,

Loyal to employees (encourage longevity and hiring within).

Cons

Poor management.

Behind the technology times - you won't learn anything new here, but will struggle to put bandaids on the old. There are at least two hotfixes for every production release.

No dedicated test bed for the test automation team.

Poor attitude towards test automation.

Non-production environments are shared by all; it's like the Wild West, too.

Blackout vacation periods during the holidays.

Hiring from within is prioritized over choosing the right candidate for the job.

Advice to Management

Listen more to those working in the trenches, instead of upper-level management.

There's rare accountability, as management passes the buck to underlings for their own misgivings.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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