Longer hours after all the layoffs - Senior Firmware Engineer WD Employee Review

3.0
Sep 4, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unlimited PTO is a plus and time off is easy to request. Managers are good people in general and open to suggestions.

Cons

Workload significantly increased after rounds of layoffs, lots of late night meetings (sometimes even around midnight) Compensation does not align with workload, technology is a bit static, most of the benefits are gone after RIF

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company has a good culture, with hard-working and smart employees.

Cons

The salary may be relatively low, with limited room for growth.

4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- The company itself is doing well financially, allowing departments to take on bigger projects - Great work-life balance culture and unlimited PTO that actually allows for generate usage - Casual culture that encourages collaboration - Non-salary benefits are strong, with even lower-level employees benefiting from the stock purchase plan

Cons

- Despite its strong position, the company does trim headcount for the sake of efficiency - Work ethic seems complacent, but is offset by company's strong financial standing - Management can be cut-throat, but strong performers usually do well - Salaries are below market rate

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