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Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Susquehanna International Group for 2 years
May 4, 2021
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
4.0
Positive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Pay is excellent for the area, well above average
  • Flat hierarchy
  • Lots of PTO, well above average
  • Company really fosters a culture of cooperation. That's not just a slogan, it is a real thing
  • Very little turnover. You'll meet lots of folks who've been there 10, 15, and 20 years
  • Sent everybody home for the pandemic, and has kept everybody home. They are prioritizing safety over familiarity
  • Great place if you plan on retiring soon, or just settling down
Cons
  • Don't expect to work on the latest greatest technologies

  • You will hear a lot of, "because this is the way we've always done it"

  • Expect to use a lot of tooling that nobody else is using, has a very small (if any) developer community, and is very closed source

  • There were major infrastructure components that I had used 20 years ago, that I thought the whole world had abandoned in the early 2000s, SIG is still using those

  • Very long working hours. Every employee is required to work a 48 hour week, but 60 hours is not uncommon. Your average week will likely be 50 hours, 60 if you're on a support rotation.

  • Company discourages lunch breaks. You will be expected to eat at your desk, or in the meeting. That's why they give you free lunch.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
5.0

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