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Ethnic favoritism impacts collaboration, despite a strong technical team

Devops Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at PayPal for 9 years
July 19, 2025
San Francisco, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Exposure to complex infrastructure and large-scale projects.
  • Strong focus on automation and best practices.
  • Technically skilled colleagues and opportunities for learning.
  • Remote work flexibility and competitive compensation.
Cons

Collaboration was sometimes limited by internal cliques based on shared ethnicity or nationality.

  • Inclusion felt more like a policy than a daily practice.
  • Expressing concerns about team dynamics or communication felt risky.
  • Engineers from different backgrounds may feel overlooked or isolated in key discussions.
Advice to Management

Promote a culture where collaboration and respect extend across all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Ensure that inclusion is reflected not only in company policies but in daily team interactions.

Encourage managers to recognize and address subtle biases, and foster equal participation and growth opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background.

Diverse teams thrive when every voice is genuinely heard and valued.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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