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      Slavery - Associate Software Engineer QAD Employee Review

      2.0
      Dec 25, 2025
      Associate software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      We get lunch/snacks in the pantry

      Cons

      Things at QAD have changed a lot since the new CEO, Sanjay, joined, and not in a good way. Employees are now required to come to the office 4 days a week, and office hours are tracked very strictly. We are expected to complete 9 full hours in the office, and even being a few minutes short (like 8 hours and 58 minutes) is marked as a half day. This feels harsh and unnecessary. Work pressure has increased a lot. Deadlines are often unrealistic, and people are constantly stressed and exhausted. Despite all this, there was no annual salary hike, and employees were told that they “do not deserve it.” This has badly affected morale. Most meetings still happen online on Google Meet, even though Mumbai employees are asked to travel long distances and carry their laptops to the office four days a week, which doesn’t feel practical or meaningful. In the office, many people are tired from the daily commute and openly complain to each other. But very few speak up to management because they are scared of losing their jobs. On top of this, the company has laid off very experienced employees, including people with 25–30 years of experience who helped build the product. This has made many employees worried about the future of the company.

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      QAD Response
      4mo
      Thank you for your candid feedback. We hear your frustration regarding the strict attendance tracking, increased workload, and recent structural changes. QAD is currently navigating a "critical period of rapid transformation" as we aggressively modernize from legacy systems to a Cloud and AI-first model. We acknowledge that shifting our culture from "Reactive Firefighting to Proactive Execution" has created a high-pressure environment and required difficult decisions regarding our workforce. While our goal with the return-to-office policy is to improve collaboration during this pivot, we do not want it to come at the cost of morale. We encourage you to reach out to HR directly so we can discuss where specific tracking policies are becoming counterproductive.

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      5.0
      Apr 28, 2026
      Operational excellence coach
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazing welcoming and supportive culture, very respectful of work-life balance. Great place to learn and grow.

      Cons

      Very fast paced, you own your performance. Not recommended for someone who wants to "take it easy" or "coast"

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      QAD Response
      1mo
      Thank you for your incredible 5-star review and for your dedication to QAD over the last several years! It is wonderful to hear from an Operational Excellence Coach who truly embodies the high-performance mindset we value. We are thrilled that you’ve found a supportive environment here that balances professional growth with a respect for personal time. Your perspective on "owning your performance" is spot on, and we appreciate you helping us set the bar for excellence in Brownsville. We look forward to many more successful years together!
      1.0
      Mar 23, 2026
      Principal architect
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It was a genuinely great company to work for prior to 2025. Excellent experience working here during the transition stage from On-Premise to Cloud under the previous leadership (Anton). The core QAD ERP is a complex, valuable software that was making solid progress toward a SaaS model before the recent shifts.

      Cons

      Drastic Culture Shift: The workplace became instantly toxic when the new CEO (Sanjay) took over. His first all-hands call explicitly stated the company was doing poorly, setting a deeply demotivating tone. Subsequent calls have been filled with mean-spirited treatment toward employees. Mass Layoffs & Outsourcing: The company let go of highly experienced resources—the backbone of QAD—in the AMER and EMEA regions. They completely outsourced critical Cloud Operations (which maintains the core infrastructure) to a vendor in India that has zero knowledge of QAD. Severe Micromanagement: Because the new outsourced team lacks domain knowledge, there is intense micromanagement, and leaders are now expected to be available 24/7 to compensate. Misguided Strategy: The new leadership immediately scrapped ongoing developments to focus entirely on customer support. There is no job security left in the AMER and EMEA regions. Misleading PR: Don't believe the social media hype or paid articles. The heavily boasted AI integration is actually a tool developed by Redzone, and despite a "great launch" in November 2025, nothing has actually gone live yet.

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      QAD Response
      2mo
      Thank you for your ten-plus years of service and for your significant contributions to our Cloud transition. It is disheartening to hear that your experience changed so drastically, as we take your concerns regarding culture and leadership very seriously. We are currently navigating a period of significant evolution, and while these transitions are difficult, we value the expertise that built this company. We appreciate your candid feedback and wish you nothing but the best in your future professional endeavors.
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