SDET Salary - Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Workday Employee Review

4.0
Jul 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Most workmates truly care about helping and like to work as a team.

Cons

Mid-level management has deteriorated as the company has grown.

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Workday Response
2y
Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Our workplace culture is the result of great work being done every day by our Workmates who care deeply about creating a workplace that reflects our values and leads our industry, and we thank you for being a valuable part of that effort. We cannot succeed without driven, goal-oriented people like you. Thank you for your contributions to Workday, your transparency about who we are!

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Work life balance is good, coworkers are very nice

Cons

Constant changes in the company

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Workday Response
4d
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
Recommend
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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
4d
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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