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Software Development Engineer

Band 8 Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for less than 1 year
September 11, 2015
Poughkeepsie, New York
1.0
Positive OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Worked with some very bright and motivated people on balance.

Company has evolved over the 20+ years to offer more flexibility and work-life balance, with telecommuting programs.

Work can be technically challenging and engaging with top-profile/Fortune 500 companies.

Cons

Recent executive focus has been too reactionary to short-term quarterly earnings reports, with a lack of long-term strategy focus.

The executive team is very disconnected with teams engaged with actual work and customers.

There is too much project management oversight and a lot of micromanagement based on short-term results.

Salary is slightly above average, benefits so-so.

Advice to Management

CEO and executive team needs a complete overhaul...very out of touch.

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