Stable but too many old-timers. Nothing changes
Stable but too many old-timers. Nothing changes
This is a stable environment in a great location. The work-life balance is excellent. They have an old but established product. Lots of bright people around.
The company is full of slogans about their values, which are largely absent in practice. The review process is political and highly unfair. People stick around for decades and do next to nothing. They are promoted based on who they know. The biggest problem is that this environment is detached from the real world of software development. The skill set you pick up may not be what others need.
In short, you have to drink the Kool-Aid and sing the company song; otherwise, you are in trouble.
Change the middle management. Bring people from outside. Stop being so insular.
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Senior Software Engineer
Talk with manager. Talk with colleagues. Practice coding problems (e.g., LeetCode). Review C++ knowledge. Talk with HR and manager again. Discuss the offer and all details with HR. Accept the offer. You have three days to consider it.
Senior Software Engineer
1. Initial phone interviews 2. Video interview 3. Interactive coding test 4. Presentation of work to the hiring team, followed by multiple interviews with individual members of the hiring team (6-hour day).
Senior Software Engineer
After initial screening, I spoke with the manager and HR. This was followed by a virtual, day-long interview that included a 45-minute presentation. They asked me to send my slides for feedback. I did, and they suggested adding more of my 3D work.
Senior Software Engineer
Natick, Massachusetts, United StatesJanuary 17, 2024Talk with manager. Talk with colleagues. Practice coding problems (e.g., LeetCode). Review C++ knowledge. Talk with HR and manager again. Discuss the offer and all details with HR. Accept the offer. You have three days to consider it.
Senior Software Engineer
Natick, Massachusetts, United StatesApril 1, 20221. Initial phone interviews 2. Video interview 3. Interactive coding test 4. Presentation of work to the hiring team, followed by multiple interviews with individual members of the hiring team (6-hour day).
Senior Software Engineer
Natick, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 1, 2022After initial screening, I spoke with the manager and HR. This was followed by a virtual, day-long interview that included a 45-minute presentation. They asked me to send my slides for feedback. I did, and they suggested adding more of my 3D work.
