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Great org with worst people managers

Senior Software Engineer (SDE3)
Former Employee
Worked at Expedia Group for 9 years
April 29, 2025
Gurgaon, Haryana
2.0
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Pros

Solid brand with good compensation and benefits.

Modern tech stack and well-defined engineering principles.

Global exposure and mature platform infrastructure.

Cons

Toxic work culture in some teams, especially in the Gurgaon office.

Many first-time managers are untrained and unprofessional, exhibiting poor conflict resolution, a lack of empathy, and heavy micromanagement.

Certain female leaders in engineering openly indulge in favoritism, creating a biased and demotivating environment.

Escalating issues through HR or Ethics feels performative, with no real accountability.

Speaking up as an individual contributor can cost you your role, regardless of performance.

Advice to Management

Start taking team feedback about managers seriously. Stop rewarding toxic behavior masked as “strong leadership.” Train first-time managers properly, and ensure female leadership isn’t immune to scrutiny when engaging in favoritism.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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