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Great work-life balance, poor technical leadership

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Fidelity Investments for 4 years
January 30, 2017
Westlake, Texas
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great work-life balance. Easy to shine.

Cons

Low average quality of engineers (a set of "superstar engineers" carry the teams).

Technical leaders (SVP+) are not intellectually honest.

Technical leaders (SVP+) push their own agendas; they listen to their buddies, not the people who actually know what they are talking about.

Relatively fixed opportunities for advancement.

Advice to Management

Fix your compensation structure. Give teams autonomy. Let engineers do their jobs.

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