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Good company to work for, with downsides

Software Developer
Current Employee
Has worked at Veeva Systems for 2 years
July 25, 2025
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

I think the pros and cons really depend on your team, but this is my experience:

  • Lots of autonomy and opportunities in my job.
  • Pay is good for where I live.
  • Company provides everything you need to WFH, including monitors, Bose headphones, office chair, etc.
  • Easy to get PTO approved; unlimited sick time (you just can't abuse it).
  • More holidays than most US companies, including a "Veeva break".
  • Relatively good health insurance, HSA match, and fitness reimbursement.
  • Relatively good US maternity leave (12 weeks paid + optional 12 weeks unpaid).
  • Company stock is performing well.
  • Teammates are really smart, high-performing, and helpful.
  • You get to work with interesting people from all over the world.
  • Solid products that are helping the world of healthcare.
  • Many of the cons that people listed in other reviews were not my experience. For example, I haven't had to work overtime, and I've had no problem doing business travel during business hours. That may come down to having a good manager.
Cons

If starting at mid/senior level, the culture is pretty sink-or-swim. You have to be ambitious to grow, as you don't get a lot of guidance.

Pay is not great if you live in a HCOL area.

401k could be better.

3 weeks of PTO is pretty low.

They got rid of the education reimbursement.

Pushing AI too hard with no acknowledgement of its harms (for example, harms to the environment, water scarcity, etc.).

When they added "Hardworking Company" to the company values, I rolled my eyes. The CEO and some leaders seem to pressure everyone to work too hard. If you don't have a good manager, you probably feel this pressure.

Advice to Management

The company should make sure the CEO and leaders are respectful of people with families and encourage work-life balance.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
4.0

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