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ViXS
2.7 of 5 26 reviews
www.vixs.com Toronto, Canada 50 to 149 Employees

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Updated May 16, 2013

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Sally J. Daub

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27% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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good

Software Tester (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS

ProsFlexible work hours
Lots of variety in the type of work you can do
Interesting technology
Great, supportive co-workers

ConsNot much of a social atmosphere in the company.

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This is a place where you can learn enough to be a one man team

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS

ProsFlexible work time
Lots of new technologies to learn
Clear responsibilities for every one -- no lazy man can survive

ConsCompensation is not very attractive, especially the benefit package
Product planning is chaotic in some cases
Very crowded and sometimes noisy office

Advice to Senior ManagementPlease execute the annual review on time and take it seriously.
We need training: about the product, about required skill sets.

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Hope it will get a new start

Senior Software Engineer (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS full-time for more than a year

ProsA lot of talent people who are willing to work hard.
flexible working hours.

Conslack communication between management and employee

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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It is decent.

Graphics Engineer (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS full-time for more than a year

ProsA company with strong technology capabilities.

ConsThe payment is lower than the market.

Advice to Senior ManagementThe management need to be improved.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Good and bad place. Good start for new comer.

Senior Software Engineer (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS full-time for more than a year

ProsVery good collaborative colleagues. Good opportunities to learn technologies, especially low level firmware and device drivers.

ConsBad management. Very less stuff meeting. You don't know what you are fighting for. No vision for EE. No good process.

Advice to Senior ManagementFind a buyer to sell this company is the best fate.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Hard Work

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS

Pros- Flex time.
- Small company, big ideas.

Cons- No personal time.
- Always on the go.

Advice to Senior ManagementBetter vacation time and benefits.

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lot of work, lot of new technology

Software Engineer (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS

Proslot of new skills to learn

ConsNeed over time from time to time
Pay is lower than normal

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not bad for new immigrant

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I worked at ViXS

ProsIt is really not bad for new immigrant. Because it is very hard to get first professional experience in Canada.

ConsBut the payment is quite low comparing to other company. And because lots of OT there, you have no time to accompany your faimily.

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No family life, only work, good for immigrants with limited language skills

Design Engineer (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS

ProsLots and lots of work, there is no way not to learn. My manager is easy going, always cheerful, easy to communicate to. They provide jobs to immigrants unlike most canadian companies. The founder is immigrant and is very intelligent person.

ConsSince mostly immigrants works here, my project leader who is white always feels the need to assert himself. He often raises his voice which is very unpleasant. I feel he takes credit for the work that I performed because of my limited English skills. I don't know how to solve this problem otherwise all ok

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep up the good work in launching new products. Increase the compensation to match with the industry standard. Talk one to one with the team members and do not get fooled when immigrants can not speak up.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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somewhere to graduate from

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Toronto, ON (Canada)

I have been working at ViXS

Prosless language requirement for immigrants

Conslots of overtime but no ot pay

Advice to Senior Managementhire more to make the work load realistic

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