No work life balance, no respect for people PTO, bad project planning - Software Engineer ICON Employee Review

2.0
Sep 1, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I worked with some great coworkers. Potential projects that could change people life. Flexible hours and location.

Cons

Where do I start. Work life balance is definitely ignored. Software engineers and QA are often overworked and had to work extra hours very regularly. Projects planning is not good and not up to standard, considering how important our mission is. Many people left including myself because we're tired of the promise of change from upper management. The pay is also not competitive considering how hard we work and how many times we're guilt tripped into delaying our time-off. The company hire so many contractors with so-so skills from oversea instead of investing in an internship program to offer local students a chance to learn and succeed. If you have very little experience, it's a so so place to start. If you got 2-3 years of experience or more, save your time and energy- start somewhere else.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

Great team up to director level. Good place to start career, however not many open positions in US

Cons

Contracts are often unclear not including all needed services, leading to financial overburn. The company relies on multiple tracking systems, creating inefficiencies and frustrations for employees, and prioritizes hiring in low-cost regions, which are known for high employee turnover.

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