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Decent compensation but clueless management - Engineering Manager Nuance Employee Review

2.0
Jan 17, 2009
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Pros

Decent compensations. Some very smart employees. The company has a lot of cool technology lying around from all the acquisitions, although it doesn't know how to use it.

Cons

Execs are clueless as far as the technology is concerned. Every quarter they chase the numbers and declare every quarter as "the most important quarter of your lives". The company is extremely bureaucratic and unable innovate organically, which is why they keep buying competitors. Many managers at all levels just play politics and hide their incompetence behind clever scheming. Top management doesn't have the skills to judge what is actually going on.

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Pros

The company offers excellent training and a thorough onboarding process, helping new hires feel well-prepared and confident. The small, close-knit teams foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where you never feel lost in the crowd. Employees take pride in the innovative technology and software being developed, which is recognized as impactful within the industry. (Note: The company was acquired by Microsoft to bring potential for future growth.)

Cons

While the company excels in many areas, there’s limited upward mobility, especially in certain career paths, which can be frustrating for those seeking advancement. Additionally, feedback from employees often feels like it’s not taken seriously, which can lead to disengagement when trying to influence change or improve processes.

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