High pay but poor career direction and support - Software Engineer HCLTech Employee Review

1.0
Jan 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

High pay even for entry-level engineers, certifications are free, work laptop is provided, possible work-from-home depending on project.

Cons

No ability to choose projects and engineers are assigned wherever needed, roles can change drastically (for example from web developer to cloud solutions architect), no commute allowance, no bonus, no real team support and you often work alone, bilingual employees may be used as interpreters instead of engineers, and there is no clear career plan.

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive team environment Great opportunity to learn and grow Collaborative culture Interesting and challenging projects Flexible work environment

Cons

Some processes could be more organized as the company continues to grow. Communication between teams can sometimes be improved.

2.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Average Salary. Not on par with Bay Area salaries compared to other SI's

Cons

No increments over the last five years

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