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Disappointing Experience – Poor Management and Job Insecurity

Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Current Employee
Has worked at Zscaler for 2 years
July 1, 2025
Mohali, Punjab
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Supportive and collaborative colleagues. Good product and strong technology stack.

Cons

Frequent layoffs with poor communication.

Limited career growth and no work-life balance.

Employee efforts often go unrecognized.

Late-night calls (9 PM to 11:30 PM) are common, followed by PST syncs.

Morning meetings at 8 AM despite late-night work.

Managers prioritize their own convenience (mostly working from the US/PST), ignoring employee work-life balance.

Advice to Management

Hire only as much as you can retain. Frequent layoffs damage trust and create a toxic culture.

Respect employees’ time, improve communication, and stop prioritizing only US time zones. Focus on transparency, fair workload, and employee well-being.

Additional Ratings

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

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