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Advanced tech shop with management issues

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Nokia for 4 years
July 6, 2012
Chicago, Illinois
4.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Bleeding-edge tech.

A lot of different options for projects to be a part of.

Intelligent developers with good ideas.

Relaxed workplace.

Excellent facility (Chicago) complete with:

  • Foosball
  • Pool
  • Ping pong
  • Gym

Recognizable brand name.

Cons

A lot of "shooting from the hip" is going on.

Managers are demanding features that are "a good idea" but are never used.

Feedback is often sub-par on projects and progress.

There is a ton of bureaucracy surrounding everything.

An "Agile Work Group" is forcing practices upon everyone and everything.

A lot of time is wasted in doing "Agile things" for the sake of being "Agile".

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