Third rated racist company - only for mallus - Senior Software Engineer UST Employee Review

1.0
Dec 27, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible timings Good pay structure Less work pressure.

Cons

Racism is too much. There is a big partiallity for non-malayalees. No job security for non malayalees. 3 months you can stay in bench maximum, then you are fired. The above policy is moslty not applicable for mallus. They some how get project, even if they are not talented as nearly 98% from management are mallus. in 2012 nearly or more than 1000(company strength being hardly 6000) got fired due to bench policy,none of them are mallus. Mostly you will be forced to move to trivandrum or kochi after joining, even if you join in chennai or bangalore. Less onsites. Less hikes. Too much importance given to dress code. only formals all days with compulsary ties and plain shirts. company is down sizing day by day, loosing/lost all big clients.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

I have been working in this company from past 15 years. This is company has lot of opportunities and growth for employees. I started my career as testing engineer and now I become a project manager .

Cons

Need standardization in pay based on industry standards

5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

One of the things I value most about UST is the people. I have worked with supportive colleagues and leaders who are approachable and willing to help when needed. If you take ownership of your work and consistently deliver, you are trusted with greater responsibilities rather than being micromanaged. The company offers exposure to global clients, diverse technologies, and teams across different regions, which keeps the work interesting and helps you grow professionally. Learning opportunities are available for those who actively seek them out, and I have always felt encouraged to share ideas and improve the way we work. Like any large organization, your experience will depend on your project and manager, but overall I have found UST to have a collaborative culture where people genuinely work together to solve problems and support each other's success.

Cons

Cons Work life balance can vary depending on the project. Some delivery phases require extended hours, but better planning during peak periods would help.

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