Good work life balance, at cost of below industry standard pay - Software Development Engineer II Workday Employee Review

4.0
Mar 22, 2022
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Pros

They care about their employees & their culture Many teams at Workday allows for inter company mobility Good leadership at the C suite level, company direction & growth is great

Cons

Below industry standard salary Most good young engineers leave within a few years because company refuses to pay industry standard (something a lot of companies do that I will never understand, continuity & product knowledge is worth so much) Promotions are slow to go to the deserving, years at the company is the primary factor. Promotion cycles in general are slow & locked to semi-yearly cycles Middle management is murky, not straightforward/honest/realistic about pay structures and hiring practices. Seems as though they are coached to not be transparent Too much bureaucracy & too many meetings. Lost its startup feel & development can be slow paced at times Very political about letting employees work remote, very few exceptions granted Not really allowing remote work

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Work life balance is good, coworkers are very nice

Cons

Constant changes in the company

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Workday Response
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Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Workday. We're committed to fostering an open, inclusive culture, and feedback like yours helps us continue to grow and improve for all our Workmates.
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Excellent engineering talent and knowledgeable coworkers. Strong engineering culture with high code quality standards. Modern technology stack and opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise software. Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies. Competitive compensation, benefits, and employee perks. Collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Opportunities to learn new technologies and grow technically. Stable development processes and mature SDLC practices. Strong emphasis on testing, code reviews, and software quality. Flexible work arrangements (depending on team).

Cons

Large organization means decision-making can be slow. Significant amount of process and bureaucracy before changes reach production. Cross-team dependencies can slow delivery. Career growth can depend on organizational priorities and manager support. Frequent reorganizations can shift priorities and disrupt long-term projects. Innovation may move slower than at smaller startups. Internal tools and processes can sometimes feel overly complex. Communication between teams can occasionally be inconsistent. Like much of the tech industry, the company has experienced layoffs, creating uncertainty for some employees. Promotions can take time and require navigating multiple approval levels.

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Workday Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're aware that there's always room to grow, but at Workday, we take pride in our dedication to our Workmates and the 'employee first' ethos we've embedded since day one. We value your feedback as well as the praise you have provided in your review.
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