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Sr. Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Salesforce for 6 years
August 16, 2025
Seattle, Washington
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

It is a job. There are basic benefits for healthcare.

Cons

Unlimited PTO is actually 4 weeks per year. Try to take off more and see what happens.

Only way to promotion is to have a business need for the new position. If you are in a top-heavy org, no chance.

Work hours are from 6:30 am to midnight to collaborate with India teams. Expect to work 60-80 hours with constantly shifting priorities.

Red tape to do work is about 10 hours of that per week.

Stock runs out at 4 years, or is minimal every couple years (10k). RTO is monitored and part of your review.

Pay is lower than similar positions with similar-sized companies.

Advice to Management

Reign in the 14-hour days. Support the engineers. Be honest about the amount of vacation if there are super short limits, like 4 weeks. Give stock to employees yearly.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
3.0

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